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Monkey Limbs Harnessing the power of thought could help paralysed people control their artificial limbs by willing them to move. NPR's Larry Abramson reports on an experiment with monkeys that brings this possibility one step closer.

Monkey Limbs

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Monkey Limbs

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Harnessing the power of thought could help paralysed people control their artificial limbs by willing them to move. NPR's Larry Abramson reports on an experiment with monkeys that brings this possibility one step closer.