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Neuralink brain-computer interface

Neuralink's brain-computer interface is undergoing early human trials for paralysis and ALS, with potential future application for dementia

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Jan 18, 2026
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Elon Musk pill that is used to increase brain activity on dementia patients Not the brain implant but a pill

There is no credible evidence in the provided reporting that Elon Musk has created, funded, or endorsed a pill to “increase brain activity” in people with dementia; Musk is publicly linked to Neuralin...

Jan 20, 2026

What peer‑reviewed evidence exists for brain‑computer interfaces improving cognitive function in dementia patients?

Peer‑reviewed literature shows modest, early‑stage evidence that EEG‑based brain‑computer interfaces (primarily neurofeedback) can yield short‑term improvements on some cognitive tests in older adults...