A big technological step for paralysis research

Miles O’Brien joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the big breakthrough in neural engineering. More

Five years ago, Ian Burkhart broke his neck at the beach, leaving him paralyzed from the chest down. Now he has regained some movement in his hands and fingers thanks to technology that communicates his thoughts directly to his muscles. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss the big breakthrough in neural engineering.

AIR DATE 4/13/16