February 08, 2008 —
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Francisco Valero-Cuevas
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In the first experiment of its kind, USC Viterbi School of Engineering biomedical engineer Francisco Valero-Cuevas has been able to trace the intricate circuitry between the brain and our fingertips. Seemingly simple tasks, such as quickly moving your fingertips to use a BlackBerry or an iPhone, are the result of a complex neuro-motor-mechanical process orchestrated with precision timing by the brain, nervous system and muscles of the hand.
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