How Does This Technology Work?

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The family of a man who has lost the ability to speak with his eyes is desperate for help. They reach out to brain scientists and they come up with an innovative way to get into the brain through the skull. The technique uses micro electrodes that pick up electrical activity in specific parts of the brain, like motor control.

A groundbreaking study claims to have found a way for a fully paralyzed person to communicate entirely via thought. Today, Explained breaks down the science and asks: Is it too good to be true?

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