Recorded brain commands, sent to muscles, may circumvent paralysis
The above link discusses some new research being conducted with small primates and implanted electrodes to stimulate muscles instead of utilizing the spinal cord. If this research is successful, it may help quadriplegics to regain some finer muscles, meaning smaller muscles in the fingers, to be able to grasp small objects. Granted, compared to GUSU it may seem like baby steps, but I believe it is important to acknowledge these small victories to keep us focused on the larger goal of eradicating paralysis. I recognize this is a long-term goal, but I'm in it for the duration.
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