Sliman Bensmaia

Breast cancer , bionic breast

How researchers are returning sensation to breast cancer survivors

Finger holding a feather

How the brain distinguishes textures—from sandpaper to silk

Sliman Bensmaia

How do you measure the sense of touch?

Prosthetics

$3.4 million grant to support development of brain-controlled prosthetic limbs

Researchers help paralyzed man regain sense of touch through a robotic arm

Scientists discuss: Does man or machine have the upper hand?

Creating an artificial sense of touch through electrical stimuli

Prosthetic hand 'tells' the brain what it is touching


UChicago neuroscience experts to give TED-style talks on latest breakthroughs

Medical Wonders