Brain electrodes could perhaps help with learning.

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It was said that electrodes implanted into the brain of a patient undergoing an experimental treatment for obesity have surprisingly improved his memory skills. For further reading, you could probably look here for more details. https://prem.li/PotentialInnovativeTechnology

The startling and unexpected effects — reported in Annals of Neurology1 — have prompted the Canadian team of neurologists to launch a new deep-brain stimulation (DBS) trial in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Three patients have already had electrodes implanted, says neurosurgeon Andres Lozano from the University of Toronto's Toronto Western Research Institute. “The surgery seems safe and the results are promising,” he says. Check the disclaimer on profile and landing page.

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Appears to be a good read. knowing some rare disorder could be cured by those advance tech

Wow, less invasive surgeries? I think this is brilliant. This could possibly reduce brain inflammation when in surgery. Interesting... :>

These type of treatments could probably give hope to brain patients.

Using this kind of tech could have a big impact to medical purposes.

What a great article to start a day! :)