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Scientists Develop Brain-Microchip Bridge

Posted by samzenpus on from the man-and-machine dept.

dreampod writes "Canadian scientists have developed a microchip capable of monitoring the electrical and chemical communication channels between individual neurons. This is the first time scientists have been able to monitor the interaction between brain cells on such a precise and subtle level. In addition to providing the ability to see more easily the impact of drugs on various mental disorders during testing, this provides one of the first fundamental steps towards real mind-machine interface."

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  1. Kiss my medulla oblongata. by fahrbot-bot · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The neurochip is able to monitor the electrical and chemical dialogue between brain cells, and to track subtle changes in brain activity.

    So, resistance is futile, conductance useful.

    I'm looking forward to version 2.0, otherwise know as Harvey (for all you Farscape fans).

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    It must have been something you assimilated. . . .
  2. "socialized medicine" by FranTaylor · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Opponents of "socialized medicine" argue that capitalism is necessary for cutting-edge medical research, here is an example of the opposite.