Mind reading may sound like a sci-fi dream, but it's Maryam Shanechi's day job.This neural engineer doesn't need mind melds or magic spells to tap into brain activity. Rather, Shanechi develops computer algorithms that translate electrical blips emitted by brain cells into machine commands. Shanechi has designed and tested systems that harness neural firings to control computer cursors or administer just the right amount of anesthetic.
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