Health & Medicine Brain-controlled bionic limbs are inching closer to reality An “anatomics” approach to bionic prostheses reworks the body for smoother integration As part of a recent clinical trial, a recipient of a new type of bionic leg prosthesis — one that reengineers muscles to provide better feedback and control — climbs stairs with ease. H. Song et al/Nature Medicine 2024 Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterestPocketRedditPrint By Simon Makin October 3, 2024 at 9:00 am The word “bionic” conjures sci-fi visions of humans enhanced to superhuman levels.