Brain implant helps paralysed man to feed himself and drink from cup
A brain implant has enabled Keith Thomas, paralyzed for six years, to feed himself and drink from a cup. The technology, developed at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, has helped restore movement and touch in Thomas's limbs. Researchers reported an 86% increase in strength in his right arm after 35 weeks of training.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 15:40 UTC
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