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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070118121238.htm

Conceptualizing A Cyborg: New Ideas On Developing Thoug ... websnapr

"The nervous system will certainly rebel if you place hard or sharp electrodes into it to record signals. However, [it] can be tricked to accept an interface letting it do what it likes - assimil
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http://www.newscientisttech.com/article.ns?id=dn10997&feedid=tech_rss20

Neural 'extension cord' developed for brain implants websnapr

"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 tha
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/01/070109171401.htm

Researcher Placing Eye Implants In Cats To Help Humans ... websnapr

"The cat's eye is a good model to use for this type of research because it is very similar to a human eye in size and construction, so surgeons can use the same techniques and equipment." Wa
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http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/09/bionic_arm_and_medical_makers.html?cmp=otc-0d6b48984890

Bionic Arm and Medical Makers websnapr

"Jesse Sullivan has two prosthetic arms that are connected to his shoulder and controlled via electrical impulses. Besides being handy, they look awesome!" More bionic shenanigans, over at M
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/5168862.stm

Scientists seek to restore sight websnapr

Glagow Uni team working on retinal implants to restore sight to the blind. They envisage future versions having added features like slo-motion replay - add image capture to that, and citizen journalis
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