“Dr Mark Gasson from the University of Reading had a chip inserted in his hand which was then infected with a virus. In trials, Dr Gasson showed that the chip was able to pass on the computer virus to…”
“Dr Gasson admits that the test is a proof of principle but he thinks it has important implications for a future where medical devices such as pacemakers and cochlear implants become more sophisticate…”
“Dr Gasson predicts that wider use will be made of implanted technology. "This type of technology has been commercialised in the United States as a type of medical alert bracelet, so that if you're fo…”
“Dr Gasson believes that there will be a demand for these non-essential applications, much as people pay for cosmetic surgery. "If we can find a way of enhancing someone's memory or their IQ then ther…”