Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives Approval to Start Brain Implant Human Trial for Paralysis Patients

Elon Musk’s Neuralink Receives Approval to Start Brain Implant Human Trial for Paralysis Patients

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk‘s brain-chip startup Neuralink said on Tuesday it has received approval from an independent review board to begin recruitment for the first human trial of its brain implant for paralysis patients. Those with paralysis due to cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may qualify for…

Elon Musk’s Neuralink’s Animal-Testing Panel Membership Raises Questions About Potential Violations

Elon Musk’s Neuralink’s Animal-Testing Panel Membership Raises Questions About Potential Violations

Elon Musk’s brain-implant venture has filled an animal-research oversight board with company insiders who may stand to benefit financially as the firm reaches development goals, according to company documents and interviews with six current and former employees. Such oversight boards are required by federal law for organizations experimenting on certain…