Scientists have devised a new brain implant that might one day be used to treat conditions that affect a person’s memory, such as dementia. The implants that the researchers have devised could boost memory function by as much as 30%. Researchers from the University of Southern California have developed what they call a memory prosthesis.
The implant is made up of electrodes that are implanted into the brain. The device is meant to mimic the way memories are naturally processed by giving small electric shocks to the hippocampus. This is the region of the brain involved in learning and memory.
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This sounds cool but also potentially really dangerous for man kind. With continual advancements medically we are increasing human populations at such a rapid rate we are going to run out of resources. I understand how awesome it is to improve quality of life for folks already here, but extending lives long past their due dates gets a little scary for me... Sweet little read though. Wish I had more knowledge on brain anatomy. It's so fascinating.
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