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Neuralink co-founder's Science Corp implants vision chip in first Stargardt patient

Original: Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient Max Hodak, the former pres

Science Corporation, led by former Neuralink president and co-founder Max Hodak, has implanted its vision-restoring PRIMA chip in its first patient with Stargardt disease, a genetic condition causing childhood vision loss. Hodak announced the milestone on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt, describing the retinal implant work as a step toward the company's broader ambitions in brain-computer interfaces.

Why now: A high-profile Neuralink co-founder's new company reaching a clinical milestone in vision restoration is notable news in the competitive brain-computer interface field.

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• Science Corporation implants its vision-restoring chip in its first Stargardt disease patient Max Hodak, the former president and co-founder of Neuralink, detailed on stage at TechCrunch Disrupt how his company's work with PRIMA is part of its path toward a novel brain-computer… · techwire@gamefan.net · 1

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