Neuralink, the start-up founded by Elon Musk, is looking for disabled volunteers to participate in testing a revolutionary new brain implant. This announcement comes after Neuralink was criticized for its cruelty towards monkeys used as guinea pigs. This new brain implantation technology could potentially provide many therapeutic benefits for people suffering from severe neurological injuries.
The Neuralink implant, which will be inserted into the motor cortex of the brain, would allow quadriplegic patients to control external devices through thought, such as prosthetic legs or arms. This is a very sophisticated implant prototype, made up of ultra-thin wires independent of each other, to which electrodes are attached. Unlike other existing invasive implants, this technology has the advantage of being flexible and wireless, which would minimize risks and facilitate the mobility of people with the implant.
However, it is important to emphasize that human clinical trials are a complex procedure and carry risks. To obtain approval from US regulators, Neuralink had to demonstrate that the potential benefits outweigh the dangers, and that all measures were taken to minimize the risks of infection and post-operative immune reaction.
The search for volunteers with disabilities demonstrates Neuralink’s commitment to improving the lives of people with severe neurological injuries. If clinical testing is successful, this technology could revolutionize the way we understand and treat neurological disorders.
It is therefore essential to closely follow the developments of Neuralink and stay informed of the progress made in the field of brain implantation. This advance could open up new therapeutic possibilities for people suffering from motor disabilities, and represents a major advance in the field of neuroscience.