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NIH-Funded Brain-Computer Interface Restores Speech and Gestures at Once for Paralyzed Patients

14 Sep 2026 11:34 a.m. · Source: National Institutes of Health

NIH-funded UCSF team shows a brain-computer interface can translate brain activity into simultaneous speech and upper-body gestures, letting paralyzed patients control a full-body virtual avatar.

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Study Reveals Divergent ALS Risk Across Military Branches

11 Aug 2026 7:01 a.m.

A new study reveals varying rates of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) among different military service branches, including an unexpected finding. This research highlights specific risk factors within the armed forces.

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