Optogenetically-Inspired Electronic Chip to Imitate Behavior of Human Brain
Scientists from RMIT University have successfully developed a new type of electronic chip capable of imitating how the human brain stores information.
Bioengineers Develop Biofunction Generator and Bioscilloscope
Bioengineers have developed a new optogenetic platform that's bridging the gap between life and technology.
Tiny LEDs and Electrodes Help Scientists Understand Brain Signals
Researchers at the University of Michigan are using tiny probes with electrodes and the world’s smallest implantable LEDs to understand how the brain’s neurons communicate with each other. This work could lead ... Read More...
Flexible Implanted Wireless Devices Could Block Pain Signals
Mice with implanted LED devices
New flexible devices can be implanted into the body to block pain signals before they reach the brain. Previous pain blocking implants were not practical because they had to ... Read More...
Stanford’s New Artificial Skin Senses Pressure
A team of Stanford University engineers has created artificial skin that can sense changes in pressure. The material could eventually be used to make prosthetic limbs that allow users to feel the objects they t... Read More...
An Alternative to Pacemakers: Gene Modification and Lasers
Doctors commonly treat slow or irregular heartbeats with electrical stimulation through implanted medical devices called pacemakers. In fact, there are about 3 million people worldwide with pacemakers, accordin... Read More...