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·May 7, 2024·6 min read

Nano-Scale Vision Implant Promises New Hope for Blindness

Researchers developed a novel vision implant, featuring electrodes as small as a single neuron. This advanced technology, designed to interface directly with the visual cortex, could significantly enhance the visual perception in individuals who are blind.

Featured Neuroscience Pain

·July 3, 2022·3 min read

Miniature, Implantable Nerve Coolers for Targeted Pain Relief

Researchers have developed a new implantable device that can "cool" nerves and provide on-demand pain relief for those suffering from neuropathic or chronic pain.

This shows a person with the neuroprosthetic arm

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·April 30, 2020·7 min read

Mind-controlled arm prostheses that ‘feel’ are now a part of everyday life

A prosthetic arm that is attached to the bone and controlled by electrodes implanted in nerves and muscles can operate more precisely than conventional prosthetic limbs. Researchers improved the neuroprosthetic hand by integrating tactile sensory feedback, so the patient can "feel" items.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 8, 2018·5 min read

Implantable, Biodegradable Device Speeds Up Neural Regeneration: Rat Study

WUSTL researchers have developed a new, implantable and biodegradable device that delivers pulses of electrical activity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats, helping the animals to regrow nerves and improve nerve function.