Harnessing the power of the brain

Turning thought into action would appear to be the stuff of science fiction. But at Brown University's Donoghue Lab, researchers have created sensors that allow victims of paralysis to convert their intentions into computer commands. Could mind control be far behind?

Guests

• John Donoghue: Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University and director of the Brown Institute of Brain Science.

Resources

• About John Donoghue
• Donoghue Lab
• Nobel Conference 47: The Brain and Being Human