Elon Musk's Neuralink to start human trials for brain implant
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Elon Musk's neurotechnology company, Neuralink, has received approval to start recruiting patients for its first human trial of a brain implant, designed to help paralysis patients. The six-year study will focus on individuals with paralysis due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The trial aims to test the safety and efficacy of the implant in enabling people to control a computer cursor or keyboard using their thoughts alone.