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General => Akihabara => Topic started by: Foxy Brown on January 30, 2007, 07:16:45 AM

Title: Neural 'extension cord' developed for brain implants
Post by: Foxy Brown on January 30, 2007, 07:16:45 AM

A "data cable" made from stretched nerve cells could someday help connect computers to the human nervous system. The modified cells should form better connections with human tissue than the metal electrodes currently used for purposes such as remotely controlling prosthetics. (http://www.newscientisttech.com/article/dn10997-neural-extension-cord-developed-for-brain-implants.html)

Title: Neural 'extension cord' developed for brain implants
Post by: frblckstr1 on January 30, 2007, 07:38:56 AM

"eXistenZ" anyone ?

Title: Neural 'extension cord' developed for brain implants
Post by: Asmodai on January 30, 2007, 07:46:07 AM

Excellent. Soon 'Decker' will be a valid career choice.

Title: Neural 'extension cord' developed for brain implants
Post by: Rick-e on January 30, 2007, 12:47:22 PM

That's great, but I can't help but think that it's a bit bizzare though... imagine the world of Ghost in the Shell becoming real O_o