Here are five observations:
1. The researchers are developing a brain chip designed to reverse the paralyzing effects of traumatic spinal cord injuries.
2. The brain chip aims to send neural signals around the damaged nerves along a different route, connecting to a receiver on the other side.
3. Implantable electrodes allow a receiver in paralyzed limbs to receive information and send it back to its original electrical signal, which stimulates the nerves.
4. The goal of the research is for paralyzed patients to regain motion.
5. The schools received an $18.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation in 2011 to jumpstart this project.
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