How brain-computer interfaces could restore speech and help fight depression

Neurosurgeon Eddie Chang, a leader in a technology that turned the brain signals of a paralyzed man into words, envisions further advances in therapeutic implants (Photo: iStock) — Neurosurgeon Eddie Chang, a leader in a technology that turned the brain signals of a paralyzed man into words, envisions further advances in therapeutic implants (Photo: iStock)

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7 min read . Updated: 09 Sep 2022, 01:50 AM IST Daniela Hernandez, The Wall Street Journal

Neurosurgeon Eddie Chang, a leader in a technology that turned the brain signals of a paralyzed man into words, envisions further advances in therapeutic implants

Already, brain-computer interfaces have helped to control epileptic seizures and decrease tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The next wave will tackle even more complex applications, like restoring speech and regulating mood.

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