{"id":4312,"date":"2026-03-09T01:41:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/?p=4312"},"modified":"2026-03-09T04:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T09:28:23","slug":"neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action","title":{"rendered":"Neural Interfaces: When Thought Becomes a Command to Action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your thoughts no longer belong only to you\u2014they are becoming digital code. As you read this sentence, neurosurgeons and engineers in Houston are breaching the last bastion of human privacy, transforming the brain&#8217;s electrical impulses into text, voice, and the movement of metal. This is not an attempt to replace humans with machines, but a radical expansion of our biology, where the boundary between \u201cI thought\u201d and \u201cI did\u201d is blurred at the level of neural networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the article on <a href=\"http:\/\/houstoname.com\"><strong>houstoname.com<\/strong><\/a>, you will learn about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The real successes of Houston scientists in developing non-invasive neural interfaces for controlling prosthetics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A unique method of implanting chips through blood vessels is currently being tested in Texas clinics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technologies for decrypting thoughts into text for patients who have lost the ability to speak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The engineering challenges of biocompatibility and the role of AI in processing neural signals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ethical risks of neuroprivacy and the future expansion of human capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6069511f667\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6069511f667\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Paralysis_Is_No_Longer_a_Sentence_Houston_Case_Studies\" >Paralysis Is No Longer a Sentence: Houston Case Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Algorithms_vs_The_Scalpel\" >Algorithms vs. The Scalpel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Safety_and_Accessibility\" >Safety and Accessibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Synchron_and_Houston_Clinical_Trials\" >Synchron and Houston Clinical Trials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#A_%E2%80%9CTrojan_Horse%E2%80%9D_in_the_Vascular_System\" >A \u201cTrojan Horse\u201d in the Vascular System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Digital_Freedom_From_Thoughts_to_Transactions\" >Digital Freedom: From Thoughts to Transactions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Restoring_Speech_Baylor_College_of_Medicine_Algorithms\" >Restoring Speech: Baylor College of Medicine Algorithms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Engineering_Challenges_and_Ethical_Frontiers\" >Engineering Challenges and Ethical Frontiers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#The_Future_From_Prosthetics_to_Enhanced_Intelligence\" >The Future: From Prosthetics to Enhanced Intelligence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/houstoname.com\/en\/eternal-4312-neural-interfaces-when-thought-becomes-a-command-to-action\/#Sources\" >Sources:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paralysis_Is_No_Longer_a_Sentence_Houston_Case_Studies\"><\/span>Paralysis Is No Longer a Sentence: Houston Case Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This technological achievement by the <strong>University of Houston (UH)<\/strong> moves the concept of \u201ccyberpunk\u201d from movie screens into the actual clinical protocols of the <strong>Texas Medical Center<\/strong>. We are talking about the creation of a non-invasive Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) that does not require electrode implantation into the gray matter but instead works through a specialized headset equipped with sensitive EEG sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Algorithms_vs_The_Scalpel\"><\/span>Algorithms vs. The Scalpel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary difficulty with non-invasive systems has always been \u201cnoise\u201d: the human skull and scalp act as filters that distort the brain&#8217;s electrical signals. However, researchers at the <strong>UH Neural Interfaces Lab<\/strong>, led by Professor Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal, have developed unique decoding algorithms that isolate a user&#8217;s intentions from a massive array of background activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real-world Testing<\/strong>: One well-known participant, a patient with an above-elbow amputation, demonstrated 80% accuracy in performing complex grasping movements during the initial stages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensory Adaptation<\/strong>: The technology is based on the principle of engaging mirror neurons. When a patient in Houston visualizes moving their missing limb, AI reads the patterns in the motor cortex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Neuroplasticity<\/strong>: Eventually, the brain begins to perceive the mechanical arm as part of its body, forming new neural connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-37.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-37.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-37-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-37-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-37-696x522.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safety_and_Accessibility\"><\/span>Safety and Accessibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike projects such as Neuralink, <a href=\"https:\/\/i-houston.com\/en\/eternal-17294-the-rise-of-digital-technology-in-houston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Houston development<\/a> solves the major issue of biocompatibility. The absence of surgery eliminates the risk of implant rejection, brain infections, or the need for repeated operations to replace batteries or hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TIRR Memorial Hermann Research<\/strong>: In partnership with this leading Houston rehabilitation hospital, scientists proved that patients with lower limb paralysis can control not just arms but also walking exoskeletons.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Learning Speed<\/strong>: Thanks to <strong>Deep Learning<\/strong>, the system&#8217;s \u201ccalibration\u201d time for a specific user has been reduced from months to just a few hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38-1536x1023.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-38-1068x712.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Synchron_and_Houston_Clinical_Trials\"><\/span>Synchron and Houston Clinical Trials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The technological standoff between aggressive \u201ccyborgization\u201d and elegant endovascular surgery places Houston as the lead arbiter in the neurotechnology race. While Elon Musk\u2019s projects face complex regulatory hurdles due to the risks of open craniotomy, the company <strong>Synchron<\/strong> is already demonstrating working cases of direct brain integration with the digital world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_%E2%80%9CTrojan_Horse%E2%80%9D_in_the_Vascular_System\"><\/span>A \u201cTrojan Horse\u201d in the Vascular System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The uniqueness of this development, currently undergoing clinical trials in Houston\u2019s top hospitals, lies in the rejection of direct physical contact with brain structures. The <strong>Stentrode<\/strong> electrode array is a high-tech stent, similar to those used for decades in cardiac surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Implantation Method<\/strong>: Surgeons insert the device through a small incision in the neck into the jugular vein, advancing it to the superior sagittal sinus\u2014a large vein directly above the motor cortex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Durability<\/strong>: Because the device stays inside the vessel, it is not perceived as a foreign body by the brain&#8217;s immune system, solving the problem of scarring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-39.png 800w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-39-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-39-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-39-696x464.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Digital_Freedom_From_Thoughts_to_Transactions\"><\/span>Digital Freedom: From Thoughts to Transactions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For patients with <strong>Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)<\/strong> who are in a state of complete muscular immobility, known as <strong>\u201clocked-in syndrome,\u201d<\/strong> this development serves as their only window to the outside world. In Houston, cases have already been documented where patients equipped with <strong>Synchron implants<\/strong> demonstrated an exceptional level of autonomy, reclaiming their digital lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real-World Use Case.<\/strong> One participant in the clinical trials, who had lost the ability to move or speak, successfully used the <strong>Stentrode system<\/strong> to independently navigate messaging apps, manage <strong>private bank accounts<\/strong>, and even perform <strong>online grocery shopping<\/strong>. The system achieves this by translating specific <strong>neural patterns<\/strong>\u2014those corresponding to the intention to \u201cleft-click\u201d or \u201cright-click\u201d a mouse\u2014into precise <strong>digital commands<\/strong> executed on a computer interface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Transmission Speed.<\/strong> While the speed of <strong>thought-to-text typing<\/strong> is currently lower than traditional typing (averaging approximately 15\u201320 characters per minute), for individuals living with total paralysis, this represents a monumental shift from <strong>complete social isolation<\/strong> to <strong>active digital communication<\/strong>. The technology bypasses the damaged physical pathways, creating a direct bridge between the human brain and the global network.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Local Engineering Contribution.<\/strong> The clinical infrastructure in Houston allows for the testing of these systems in <strong>real-life environments<\/strong> rather than just controlled laboratory settings. By having patients use the <strong>brain-computer interface (BCI)<\/strong> in their homes, Houston researchers are proving the <strong>long-term stability<\/strong> and reliability of the hardware, paving the way for the commercial certification of neuro-implants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40.png 1600w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40-768x435.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40-1536x870.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40-696x394.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-40-1068x605.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restoring_Speech_Baylor_College_of_Medicine_Algorithms\"><\/span>Restoring Speech: Baylor College of Medicine Algorithms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists at <strong>Baylor College of Medicine<\/strong> in Houston are engaged in what can be called the true deciphering of human consciousness. They work on interpreting internal speech, because when you think of a phrase, your brain activates the same motor zones as during real conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Challenge<\/strong>: These signals are extremely scattered and complex to interpret. Using highly sensitive electrodes, researchers train neural networks to \u201cread\u201d intentions before they are even formed into sound.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Impact<\/strong>: For thousands of Houstonians affected by stroke or severe paralysis, this technology is a bridge to the world. Successes have already been recorded in lab conditions where \u201clocked-in\u201d patients spoke to loved ones through a speech synthesizer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Engineering_Challenges_and_Ethical_Frontiers\"><\/span>Engineering Challenges and Ethical Frontiers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main problem facing engineers at <strong>Rice University<\/strong> is the aggressive environment inside the human body. Houston scientists are developing \u201csoft electrodes\u201d made of conductive polymers that mimic brain tissue, allowing implants to function for years without signal degradation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Ethical Line<\/strong>: The development of BCI in Houston is accompanied by intense discussions on <strong>neuroprivacy<\/strong>. Texas lawyers and bioethicists are already developing the concept of \u201cneurorights\u201d to protect the mental integrity of the individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-41.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-41.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-41-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-41-768x401.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-41-696x364.png 696w, https:\/\/cdn.houstoname.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/55\/2026\/03\/image-41-1068x558.png 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_From_Prosthetics_to_Enhanced_Intelligence\"><\/span>The Future: From Prosthetics to Enhanced Intelligence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Houston&#8217;s neural interfaces are about medicine. Tomorrow, they are about the human upgrade. Research at <strong>TMC Innovation<\/strong> hints at the possibility of an \u201cexocortex\u201d\u2014an external digital memory that we can access instantly just by remembering a file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Houston, which once launched humanity into space, is now launching us into a new space\u2014the internal universe of our brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sources\"><\/span>Sources:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.egr.uh.edu\/news\/202308\/more-university-brain-power-uh-brain-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.egr.uh.edu\/news\/202308\/more-university-brain-power-uh-brain-center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.syfy.com\/syfy-wire\/ai-powered-neural-interface-can-read-mind-write-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.syfy.com\/syfy-wire\/ai-powered-neural-interface-can-read-mind-write-text<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fordav.com\/projects\/baylor-college-medicine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.fordav.com\/projects\/baylor-college-medicine\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techslang.com\/how-does-a-brain-computer-interface-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.techslang.com\/how-does-a-brain-computer-interface-work\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201028005613\/en\/Patients-with-Severe-Paralysis-Use-Stentrode-Brain-Computer-Interface-to-Text-Email-Shop-Bank-Online-First-in-human-Study-Reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201028005613\/en\/Patients-with-Severe-Paralysis-Use-Stentrode-Brain-Computer-Interface-to-Text-Email-Shop-Bank-Online-First-in-human-Study-Reports<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your thoughts no longer belong only to you\u2014they are becoming digital code. As you read this sentence, neurosurgeons and engineers in Houston are breaching the last bastion of human privacy, transforming the brain&#8217;s electrical impulses into text, voice, and the movement of metal. 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