Neuralink, Elon Musk's company, has postponed implanting a chip in a second patient due to health issues. The operation was planned for June 24, but was postponed. The company continues clinical trials of its device despite previous technical issues.
Delayed implantation
Unexpected change of plans
Neuralink, billionaire Elon Musk's innovative company, was forced to postpone the chip implantation of a second patient, which was supposed to take place on June 24. According to information provided by Bloomberg, the operation was not performed due to the patient's health.
Details from the expert
Michael Lawton, chief executive officer of the Barrow Neurological Institute, where the operation was planned, shared this information with reporters. He said that the patient who was to be implanted with the chip suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This disease leads to the degeneration of nerve cells in the spine and brain, which eventually causes muscle paralysis.
Reasons for the postponement and future plans
However, in addition to the main diagnosis, the patient had additional health problems that prevented the implantation of the Neuralink chip. In this regard, the company plans to perform an operation on another candidate next month.
Current status of the project
Neuralink is currently in the early stages of clinical trials of its device. On May 20, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the chip for a second patient. This decision was made after Neuralink successfully solved the problem that arose in the first patient - 29-year-old Noland Arbo.
Previous challenges and achievements
It is worth mentioning that a few weeks after the January operation, the first patient had complications: some threads with electrodes implanted in the brain tissue began to come out of it, which led to a malfunction of the device. However, engineers managed to eliminate this problem. Arbo is now successfully playing video games, controlling them with just the power of thought.
Prospects for the project
More than a thousand paralyzed people have registered to participate in the study, but only less than a hundred meet the necessary criteria.
Glossary
- Neuralink is a company founded by Elon Musk that develops "brain- computer"
- Elon Musk - entrepreneur, engineer and billionaire, founder of SpaceX and Tesla
- FDA - Sanitary Administration of Food and Drug Administration of the United States
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is an incurable neurodegenerative disease
- Noland Arbo is the first patient who implanted a Neuralink chip
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Elon Musk's company Neuralink has postponed the surgery scheduled for June 24 to implant a chip in a second patient due to health problems. This decision underscores the company's responsible approach to patient safety in the development of neurotechnology.
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Oleksandra
Wow, technology doesn't stand still! 😮 Neuralink does incredible things. I wonder how this will affect the lives of people with disabilities?
Hans
Yes, Oleksandra, that is really impressive. But I am a little concerned about the ethical side of the issue. Is this going too far? 🤔
Marie
Hans, I understand your concern. But imagine how many people will be able to return to normal life thanks to this technology! 💪 This is simply a revolution in medicine.
Giovanni
Agree with Marie. Although there are risks, progress is inevitable. I wonder how quickly this technology will become available to the general public? 🤖
Victor
Well, why those chips in the brain? Before, people lived without it and nothing, everything was normal. It also causes health problems. It would be better to treat with natural methods.
Oleksandra
Victor, I understand your skepticism, but progress cannot be stopped. Think of those who will be able to move or communicate again thanks to this technology. This is an incredible chance for many people! 🌟
Pablo
It amazes me that there are already successful cases! That boy, Noland Arbo, is already playing mind games. It's just fantastic! 🎮 I wonder what other possibilities this technology will open up?
Anna
Yes, Pablo, this is really impressive! 😊 But it worries me that out of a thousand registered, only a hundred are suitable for research. Hopefully, over time, the criteria will expand and more people will be able to get help.