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Robotic Nerve Cuffs, Orangutan Medicine, Ritual Nostalgia
Jun 28, 2024
A podcast discusses the development of robotic nerve cuffs for neurological conditions and an orangutan using a medicinal plant. It explores nostalgia's impact on engaging in rituals and finding meaning in life.
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- Robotic nerve cuffs offer new possibilities in neurological treatment without invasive procedures.
- Observing an orangutan self-treating a wound with medicinal plants raises questions about animal knowledge transmission.
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Development of Tiny Nerve Cuffs for Nerve Management
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have created small, flexible nerve cuffs, known as nerve handcuffs, that have the potential to aid in pain management and restoring movement to paralyzed limbs. These cuffs are designed to interact with peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, allowing for monitoring and stimulation without the bulky and risky implantation procedures required by current technologies. Controlled by electricity, these cuffs can adjust around nerve fibers, offering possibilities for treating conditions like chronic pain and epilepsy, with potential applications extending to vision, hearing, and motion.
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