S3-2. Rewiring of a damaged neural pathway via a neural interface induces targeted reorganization of an extensive cortical area

Regaining the function of an impaired limb is highly desirable in individuals experiencing paralysis. One possible avenue to achieve this goal is through rewiring of preserved neural structures to bridge the interrupted pathway using a brain-computer interface. Here we demonstrated that monkeys with subcortical stroke were able to learn to use an artificial cortico-muscular connection (ACMC), brain-controlled functional electrical stimulation to the hand muscles, to regain volitional control of a paralyzed hand.
Source: Clinical Neurophysiology - Category: Neuroscience Authors: Source Type: research