“We’re Reading Their Minds”: Decoding The Brain To Reverse Paralysis


Scientists have been perfecting a technology that gives mobility back to people with paralysis. The system bypasses the injured part of the brain to send signals down into the body. Our expert explains how he created this technology, the success it’s had thus far, and what the future of independence looks like for these patients.


Guest Information:

  • Chad Bouton, Professor in the Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, Director, Neural Bypass Lab, Vice President of Advanced Engineering, Northwell Health
  • Keith Thomas, Research Participant

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