The tiny chips hitch a ride on immune cells to target inflammation in the brain. Scientists hope to kick off clinical trials within three years. From restoring movement and speech in people with ...

A new type of brain implant may have implications for both brain research and future treatments of neurological diseases such as epilepsy. Researchers from DTU, the University of Copenhagen, ...

A needle-thin, flexible brain implant is giving researchers a new way to interact with multiple brain regions simultaneously.

CAMBRIDGE, MA – What if clinicians could place tiny electronic chips in the brain that electrically stimulate a precise target, through a simple injection in the arm? This may someday help treat ...

As its whiskers flitter, the mouse’s brain sparks with activity. A tiny implant records the electrical chatter and beams it to a nearby computer. Smaller than a grain of salt, the implant is powered ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Today’s neural implants are smaller than ever, but often remain ...

Scientists just built a brain implant barely visible to the naked eye. At 370 micrometers long and 70 micrometers wide, it’s about as wide as three or four human hairs. These innovative, tiny devices ...

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at MIT have unveiled wireless brain chips that can self-implant post-injection, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of brain diseases. This ...

B rain implants can provide important insights into the nervous system and even relieve the symptoms of brain diseases. But getting implants into a patient’s head is an operation fraught with risks of ...

Synchron Inc. raised $200 million to advance its work building brain implants that doctors can insert through blood vessels, avoiding the costly and high-risk surgeries necessary to install devices ...