Scientists turn memory on, off in rats

Scientists, led by Sam Deadwyler of Wake Forest, have designed a brain implant that restored lost memory function and strengthened recall of new information in laboratory rats — a crucial first step in the development of so-called neuroprosthetic devices to repair deficits from dementia, stroke and other brain injuries in humans.


Categories: Research & Discovery, University Announcements

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