Global Scans · Brain Technologies · Weekly Summary

• [New] Neuralink could use its surgical robot to insert its implant into the deeper regions in a person's brain. Economic Times
• [New] In the future, brain devices using similar technology could allow paralyzed people to move or walk. Economic Times
• [New] The University of Michigan will receive $19m of the total grant to develop brain implants that can detect and interpret brain signals. Open Access Government
• Apple has partnered with Synchron, a brain-computer interface (BCI) company, to create a brain implant that will allow users to control their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro without gesture or voice input. GIGAZINE
• The iPhone maker has developed a new standard with Synchron that will allow the BCI to pair with Apple's operating system, allowing users to control the ecosystem products directly using brain signals. Gadgets 360
• The brain drain phenomenon, where highly skilled professionals migrate seeking better opportunities, can significantly impact public health in source countries like Nepal. BioMed Central
• West Africa experiences significant brain drain, with skilled professionals migrating to Europe, North America, and other African regions for better opportunities. The Business & Financial Times
• Findings demonstrate ATYR 2810's anti-tumor activity and increased survival in a model of glioblastoma multiforme, a primary form of brain cancer. pipelinereview
• By interpreting brain signals, Neuralink function could help restore lost functions or provide alternative communication channels. Patient9.com
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI): The Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space is anticipated to have a breakthrough year in 2025, with at least two startups projected to secure VC rounds exceeding $100 million. Walletinvestor.com
• Apple is working on brain-computer interfaces for its products People with brain implants could one day use them to control their devices. MIT Technology Review
• In a groundbreaking move, Apple Inc. has announced its foray into brain-computer interfaces, unveiling a technology that could redefine how humans interact with devices. Cord Cutters News
• Apple (AAPL, Financial) is exploring groundbreaking technology that could allow people to operate their iPhones using neural signals detected by brain implants. gurufocus
• Researchers at Penn State and Stanford University discovered that a certain cancer drug could restore memory and brain function in early stage Alzheimer's models. New York Post
• The SoftBank CEO said last year that he believes AI will be 10,000 times smarter than the human brain by 2035, and eventually evolve into super wisdom for the happiness of all humanity. Business Insider
• Advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) will enable direct human-agent interaction, opening new frontiers for AI-enhanced cognition and decision-making. Frontiers
• A new liquid biopsy approach developed by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators could revolutionize brain cancer detection by identifying circulating DNA fragments from tumours and immune cells in blood samples, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis. Johns Hopkins Medicine
• The New York-based company's Series C brings its total funding to $155 million and will be used to accelerate clinical trials of its brain implant, which is being developed initially to enable paralysed people to operate computers with their thoughts. Pharmaphorum
• The UK will be getting a new center to pioneer brain-inspired, energy-efficient computing technologies, led by the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies. Compound Semiconductor
• Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI) For Mental Health: Direct brain-to-computer communication could enable thought-driven therapy and neural rehabilitation. Forbes
• Rutgers Health researchers have discovered that brain immune cells from people with a high genetic risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD) behave differently than cells from low-risk people when exposed to alcohol. ScienceDaily
• The Elon Musk-led company announced that human trials for its new speech-restoring brain chip will begin soon and invited individuals affected by severe speech impairments to join its Patient Registry. Mashable India
• In the coming year, we expect to see groundbreaking advancements in brain-computer interfaces, which are now entering early-stage human trials, as well as significant progress in robotics, expanding the capabilities of robot-assisted laparoscopic surgeries. Clarkston Consulting

Last updated: 29 June 2025