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Giane Espiritu | gmve1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Zach Tung | yszt1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Giane Espiritu | gmve1@st-andrews.ac.uk
Zach Tung | yszt1@st-andrews.ac.uk
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2026
Microelectrode array used to record neural activity. Credit: Jim Gensheimer / Stanford University.
Device-Based Neurotechnology to Improve Telecommunication in ALS Patients
April 2026
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the loss of motor function, including speech and movement, significantly affecting communication and independence.
As the disease progresses, conventional assistive methods become limited, highlighting the need for alternative approaches. Device-based neurotechnology, such as brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and robotics, offers promising solutions by restoring communication and supporting functional movement, ultimately improving quality of life for individuals with ALS.
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DISCUSSION PAPER:
ch. 5: Orch OR theory and quantum brain biology
(Stuart Hameroff; Roger Penrose)
In collaboration with the Quantum Optics & Quantum Information Groups St Andrews