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·July 13, 2012·3 min read

Controlling Your Computer With Your Eyes

Millions of people suffering from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injuries or amputees could soon interact with their computers and surroundings using just their eyes, thanks to a new device that costs less than £40 (~$63).

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·October 4, 2015·2 min read

Crafting Artificial Arteries

Researchers develop a new technique which can allow organic molecules to assemble into complex tubular tissue like structures without the use of moulds or 3D printing.

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·June 25, 2018·7 min read

CRISPR Editing Reduces Repetitive Behavior in Mice with a Form of Autism

Researchers have successfully reduced some symptoms associated with fragile X syndrome in mice with the help of CRISPR-Cas 9 gene editing.

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·March 30, 2020·6 min read

Engineers 3D print soft, rubbery brain implants

MIT researchers have developed a soft, flexible, 3D printed neural implants that can conform to the contours of the brain. The implant can monitor neural activity over long periods of time, without aggravating surrounding tissue.

Image shows the brain on a chip technology.

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·May 15, 2017·3 min read

Engineers Build Brain on a Chip

New technology could help with the development for neuroprosthetic devices.

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·January 4, 2017·5 min read

Evolving Deep Brain Stimulation Patterns

Researchers have optimized deep brain stimulation patterns with the help of a new computer algorithm, to help conserve energy and reduce the need for replacement batteries in those with DBS implants.

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·May 30, 2018·4 min read

First 3D Printed Human Corneas

Mixing together human corneal stromal cells with alginate and collagen to make a bioink, researchers have successfully created 3D printed human corneas.

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·January 13, 2015·4 min read

First Contracting Human Muscle Grown in Laboratory

Researchers report they have created the first lab grown, contracting human muscles.

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·May 4, 2017·4 min read

First Synthetic Retina For the Visually Impaired Created

Researchers bioengineer a retina that from synthetic and biological tissue. The development could revolutionize the bionic implant industry.

This image shows rat hippocampal neurons through the electrode.

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·October 20, 2014·4 min read

Graphene Microelectrodes are Powerful Tools for Studying Epilepsy and Other Brain Disorders

Researchers develop a graphene microelectrode that allows for optical imaging and electrophysiological recordings of neural circuits.

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·May 5, 2017·9 min read

Hand That Sees Offers New Hope For Amputees

Researchers have developed a new prosthetic hand with the ability to 'see' objects. They believe their invention can allow the wearer to automatically reach for objects.

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·July 19, 2013·4 min read

Haste and Waste on Neuronal Pathways

Researchers were able to measure the speed of neuronal signal conduction along segments of single axons in neuronal cultures by using a high-resolution electrical method.

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