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Pentagon Research Arm Explores Noninvasive Brain Repair Tools
The US military is confronting a growing problem of traumatic brain injuries, prompting the Pentagon’s research arm, DARPA, to explore ways to help injured brains rebuild damaged connections and heal themselves. The agency has launched a new program called SHINE, which aims to develop noninvasive tools to enhance the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself after an injury. This effort could have important implications for people recovering from traumatic brain injuries, and was first reported by Business Insider.