With us humans, normal movement requires the sense of touch. Without it, we couldn’t do a lot of things we take for granted, like getting dressed in the morning or opening the door with a key. In this episode of Sense Makers, I explore brain computer interfaces and other technologies that interact with the nervous system. These are aimed at helping fully and partially paralyzed patients move and feel normally again. 0:00 Our sense of touch is important because it’s how we interact with our environment. 0:46 The sense of touch 1:21 What happens when your sensory neurons are damaged or compromised? 3:08 Brain computer interfaces and brain implants: two devices that are helping restore touch 6:04 Why doesn't every paralyzed patient have a brain implant already? I’m Daniela Hernandez, a health and science reporter for WSJ, and on this channel I’ll be covering a variety of subjects from Covid-19 to planetary science and climate change. If you’re interested in science and health and how cutting edge research impacts our lives, don’t forget to subscribe. #Senses #Technology #DanielaHernandez