Already, researchers have developed devices such as deep brain stimulators for treating Parkinson's disease, cochlear implants for restoring minimal hearing in profoundly deaf people, and a computer interface called BrainGate that allows fully paralyzed individuals to accomplish simple tasks via a robotic arm. (kavlifoundation.org)
I have Parkinson's Disease Plus with an Subthalamic Nucleus Deep Brain Stimulator, embedded under my right breast to slow down the progression of my Parkinson's Disease Plus. (mexicandatingo.com)
Now, however, DARPA has released two calls for grant applications, with at least one more likely: The first, called SUBNETS (Systems - Based Neurotechnology for Emerging Therapies), asks researchers to develop novel, wireless devices, such as deep brain stimulators, that can cure neurological disorders including posttraumatic stress (PTS), major depression, and chronic pain. (science.sciencemag.org)