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Today, AI did something incredible — it cured something that was previously incurable.
AI Cures the Incurable
In a medical milestone, scientists at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes have achieved a groundbreaking feat using AI-powered brain implants to restore movement and sensation for a man paralyzed from the chest down.
Keith Thomas, a 45-year-old quadriplegic since a diving accident in 2020, can now move his arm by simply thinking about it. Even more remarkably, he can feel the touch of a hand for the first time in three years.
This achevement was made possible through an innovative "double neural bypass" procedure. The surgeons implanted microchips in regions of Thomas' brain responsible for movement and touch sensation in the hand. These chips interface with AI algorithms that reconnect his brain to his body and spinal cord, translating his thoughts into actions.
Whenever Thomas thinks about moving his arm, signals from the brain chip activate a set of electrode patches on his spine and arm muscles, stimulating movement. Simultaneously, tiny sensors on his fingers send touch information back to his brain, recreating the sense of touch. This bidirectional mind-machine link bypasses his spinal injury, allowing him to regain strength in his arm.
Within just four months of receiving the implants, Thomas has more than doubled his arm strength. Researchers believe that repeated use of this bypass could lead to lasting natural recovery over time, as the brain, body, and spinal cord relearn forgotten communication pathways.
Lead researcher Chad Bouton expressed his excitement about the potential of this technology, stating, "This is a game-changer. Our goal is to one day give people with paralysis the ability to live fuller, independent lives."
This breakthrough builds on previous single neural bypasses used in labs to control paralyzed limbs with thoughts. However, this two-pronged approach is the first to provide touch feedback and restore physical movement outside the lab, offering a thought-driven therapy that can be made portable.
The potential applications of this technology are vast, as researchers continue to optimize it for broader use. They envision a future where neural implants offer life-changing mobility and independence to many individuals.
The intersection between medicine and technology is proving to be a fruitful ground for major discoveries. AI has played a crucial role in achieving significant breakthroughs, from understanding the language of proteins to discovering drugs to fight age-related diseases and even predicting outcomes in cancer treatment research.
The possibilities seem endless…
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