16 Oct, 2008
Device helps monkeys move paralyzed wrists
news clip from Reuters.com
The finding may lead to treatments for people paralyzed with spinal cord or other injuries, they said.
"This was an initial demonstration that this type of technology is possible," said Chet Moritz of the University of Washington in Seattle, who reported his findings in the journal Nature.
The system essentially provides an artificial route for brain signals to reach paralyzed muscles, replacing a natural pathway that may have been disrupted by injury.
"The monkey's task was to play a very, very simple video game where he had to move his wrist back and forth ... in order to acquire targets that were presented on the screen," Moritz said. "The monkey could play this video game before he was paralyzed, so he understood the game."
He Moves the Immovable
Paralyzed monkey can move ...
Matthew 8:5-13
The Faith of a Centurion
5 When he entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to him, appealing to him, 6 “Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly.” 7 And he said to him, “I will come and heal him.” 8 But the centurion replied, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. 9 For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes, and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes, and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” 10 When Jesus heard this, he marveled and said to those who followed him, “Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith. 11 I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, 12 while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” 13 And to the centurion Jesus said, “Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.” And the servant was healed at that very moment. (ESV)
It was the Centurian's faith that made His servant well. It was also His humility. The Centurian had a right view of God: Holy and set apart. He also had a right view of himself: undeserving. God's grace gets all of the glory in this story!
The Centurian understood authority. He understood that Jesus commanded the attention of all angels, and was God in flesh. He knew and trusted that Jesus had absolute power.
In His response, Jesus made sure that people understood our highest calling of citizenship: the Kingdom of Heaven. As believers in Christ, we are first and foremost children of the King and citizens of His kingdom.
The Centurian expressed some understanding in this citizenship. He believed in joining Jesus' Kingdom. Jesus was so impressed with the Centurian's faith that he also told those around him. He used the Centurian's story as a lesson to show others the power of faith in Christ.
How can we connect God's Story scripture to our lives?
God is working incredible miracles, even today. We should submit to Christ and have faith in His absolute authority in our lives. It's hard to trust Jesus sometimes -- but He deserves our unending trust and faith. He has proven Himself.
We should also celebrate that God designed humans with intellect and creativity. Let's celebrate that scientists may have discovered a new cure! God had designed and wired you with a creative mind to discover the solution to some of life's greatest challenges.
God is working incredible miracles, even today. We should submit to Christ and have faith in His absolute authority in our lives. It's hard to trust Jesus sometimes -- but He deserves our unending trust and faith. He has proven Himself.
We should also celebrate that God designed humans with intellect and creativity. Let's celebrate that scientists may have discovered a new cure! God had designed and wired you with a creative mind to discover the solution to some of life's greatest challenges.
- Praise God today for absolute power and authority of Jesus Christ.
- Thank God for the creative work of this team of scientists!
- If you find it hard to trust Jesus, ask God for more faith.
How can we connect today's story, God's Story, and our story to others?
Some of your friends who don't follow Jesus may have a hard time believing today's scripture story. They may trust the intellect of the scientists, but have a difficult time believing that Jesus could cure anyone with a single sentence.
As you interact with your friends, think of a story where Christ has really pulled through for you. Tell a current story about Jesus Christ as the rescuer of your story. Your own testimony is powerful. Current stories are really powerful.
If you can't think of a current story of how God has worked in your life, challenge yourself to watch more closely. Depend on Jesus for every situation, and be quick to give Him all of the glory in conversation with your friends!
It's so important that we tell our friends how much we actually need Jesus ... today ... right now.
Some of your friends who don't follow Jesus may have a hard time believing today's scripture story. They may trust the intellect of the scientists, but have a difficult time believing that Jesus could cure anyone with a single sentence.
As you interact with your friends, think of a story where Christ has really pulled through for you. Tell a current story about Jesus Christ as the rescuer of your story. Your own testimony is powerful. Current stories are really powerful.
If you can't think of a current story of how God has worked in your life, challenge yourself to watch more closely. Depend on Jesus for every situation, and be quick to give Him all of the glory in conversation with your friends!
It's so important that we tell our friends how much we actually need Jesus ... today ... right now.
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