A brain implant to treat depression gets FDA greenlight to start trials

Earlier this week, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a human trial for a blueberry-sized brain ...

This tiny brain implant could treat depression at home

Motif Neurotech just got FDA approval to trial a tiny brain implant for treating depression, and the whole thing can be ...

US brain implant company tests in China in apparent first

A US company has tested a brain implant in four Chinese patients in Shanghai, a rare sign of cooperation as the two countries compete to develop the most advanced neurotechnology.
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Neuralink builds surgical robot to speed up brain implant procedures for patients

Elon Musk’s brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is progressing at a remarkable pace. Recently, Neuralink ...

A Brain Implant for Depression Is About to Be Tested in Humans

While many brain-computer interface companies are focused on helping paralyzed people communicate, Motif Neurotech is ...

ALS took his voice. A brain implant helped him speak to his daughter again

In the research world, Casey Harrell is known by subject name T-15. He's become a test case, and a point of hope, for people ...

Coral-based implant offers new option for knee cartilage repair

CartiHeal Agili-C, an FDA-approved implant made from coral, is designed to treat cartilage damage. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A ...