DARPA wants to develop electronic memory-restoring implants

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Earlier this year, we heard about how DARPA (the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) was setting up its new Biological Technologies Office. The goal of that division is to "merge biology, engineering, and computer science to harness the power of natural systems for national security." This week, the agency released details of one of the office's key projects, called Restoring Active Memory. It's aimed at using implantable "neuroprosthetics" to help army veterans and other people recover from memory deficits caused by brain injury or disease. .. Continue Reading DARPA wants to develop electronic memory-restoring implants



Section: Health and Wellbeing



Tags: Brain, DARPA, Implant, Injuries, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Neurological, Soldiers, UCLA, University of Pennsylvania



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