This PLOS Biology collection explores the present and possible futures of neurotechnology to improve human health and cognition, as well…
Biology & Life Sciences
The promises and challenges of neurotechnology to improve human health and cognition
Neurotechnology offers unprecedented opportunities to treat neural disorders, restore brain function and enhance cognitive abilities. However, its vast potential is matched by significant scientific, technological and ethical challenges. This PLOS Biology collection explores the present and possible futures of neurotechnology to improve human health and cognition.
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PLOS Biology The promises and challenges of neurotechnology to improve human health and cognition
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PLOS Biology Can neurotechnology revolutionize cognitive enhancement?
The development and implementation of neurotechnology for cognitive enhancement could spearhead a new wave of innovation in the…
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PLOS Biology The future of quantum technologies for brain imaging
The neurosciences have pioneered the use of quantum technologies for sensing and imaging the brain. Next-generation technologies promise…
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PLOS Biology The expanding horizon of neurotechnology: Is multimodal neuromodulation the future?
The clinical applications of neurotechnology are rapidly expanding, and the combination of different approaches could be more effective…
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PLOS Biology Advances and challenges in the development of visual prostheses
The past 20 years have witnessed significant advancements in the field of visual prostheses, with developments spanning from early retinal…
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PLOS Biology Closing the sensory feedback loop is necessary for effective neurorehabilitation
Recent advances in neurotechnology enable somatosensory feedback restoration in disabled individuals. This Perspective discusses how…
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PLOS Biology Why does invasive brain stimulation sometimes improve memory and sometimes impair it?
Invasive brain stimulation is used to treat individuals with episodic memory loss; however, studies to date report both enhancement and…
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PLOS Biology The future of transcranial ultrasound as a precision brain interface
Our understanding of brain circuit operations and disorders has rapidly outpaced our ability to intervene and restore them. Developing…
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PLOS Biology Ethical considerations for the use of brain–computer interfaces for cognitive enhancement
Brain–computer interfaces (BCIs) enable direct communication between the brain and external computers, allowing processing of brain…
Editors
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Academic Editor Simon Hanslmyar
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Senior Editor, PLOS Biology Christian Schnell