Wired have an interesting article about a controversial clinical trial that is using a brain-computer interface (we're talking chip in the brain here) to try and return function to paralyzed people.

The Guardian has an article about an autistic savant, who by virtue of his ability to communicate, may shed more light on the autistic condition.

And while we're on the subject, check out this article on a video game that's attempting to teach social skills to those with Asperger's syndrome.