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Brain Implant Helps Stroke Victim Speak Again

July 10, 2008
Nine years ago, a brain-stem stroke left Erik Ramsey almost totally paralysed, but with his mental faculties otherwise intact. Today he is learning to talk again — although so far he can only manage basic vowel sounds.
NewScientist.com