Chipping in: Brain chip for memory repair closes in on live tests

Article Abstract:

Researchers are trying to replace the damaged brain tissue in rats with a neural prosthesis in order to find out if it could restore memory from drug-induced amnesia. The success of this animal trial might enable the first human implant to use a model of monkey brain activity because the researchers cannot safely record the activity from humans to develop a human-specific model.

Science & research, Research, Analysis, Implants, Artificial, Prostheses and implants, Prosthesis, Brain tissue transplantation, Biochips

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VIRTUAL-REALITY THERAPY: Patients can get relief from pain or overcome their phobias by immersing themselves in computer-generated worlds

Article Abstract:

The article examines the use of virtual reality as a means to reduce pain in injury patients and treating phobias in mental health patients. In the former, burn victims found relief from pain using a snow-themed visual and interactive program; in the latter, patients' fears of spiders are calmed.

Psychological aspects, Health aspects, Care and treatment, Pain management, Technology application, Virtual reality, Psychotherapy, Virtual reality technology, Phobias

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