The news: Precision Neuroscience's neural implant system was recently used on conscious patients in West Virginia, generating what's believed to be the highest-resolution recording of human thought. Details: In the pilot clinical study, Precision's system was briefly placed on the brains of three patients during tumor removal neurosurgery, and two of the patients were awake to communicate while their brain activity was recorded. Following the success, the company will conduct additional human testing and has set its sights on obtaining FDA clearance for its initial device next year. Why it matters: Precision Neuroscience, founded in 2021 as a rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink, aims to help paralysis patients operate digital devices by decoding their neural signals. Unlike competitors, its brain-computer interface is designed to conform to the brain's surface without causing tissue damage. Precision aims to restore communication abilities for patients with degenerative diseases like ALS by enabling them to control cursors, type, and access social media using their minds. Eventually, the company wants to offer its treatments to help the millions of people with neurological illnesses globally.
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