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EPISODE · May 24, 2026 · 22 MIN

New BCI Research on Training the Brain’s “On/Off” Switch — Can Visualizing Brain Activity During Mental Rehearsal Improve Motor Skills?

from HealthTech Deep Dive · host Kazutaka Yoshinaga

The provided sources detail cutting-edge developments in HealthTech, focusing on advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and AI-driven drug discovery. One report highlights a study where neurofeedback training allows individuals to visualize and control brain states, effectively "transferring" mental imagery practice into improved physical motor performance. Simultaneously, the text discusses Isomorphic Labs, an Alphabet subsidiary that secured $2.1 billion in funding to scale its IsoDDE engine. This AI platform significantly outperforms previous models in predicting how drug molecules bind to proteins, potentially unlocking treatments for previously unreachable diseases. Together, these sources illustrate a future where technology enhances human biology and computational intelligence reshapes the pharmaceutical industry.

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