Tag: neuroengineering
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Prime Fiber-Optic Device Can Safely Manipulate Deep Brain Neural Activity
Groundbreaking Fiber-Optic Technology Targets Deep Brain Activity A pioneering fiber-optic device developed by researchers from Washington University in St. Louis promises to manipulate neural activity deep within the brain with unprecedented precision. The interdisciplinary effort, spanning the McKelvey School of Engineering and WashU Medicine, aims to transform how scientists study brain circuits and how clinicians…
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Artificial Neuron Whispers to Brain Cells: UMass Breakthrough
A Quiet Breakthrough in Neural Interfaces Researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, have built an artificial neuron that can communicate with a living brain cell in an unusually gentle, lifelike way. The achievement marks a notable step toward truly integrated neuromorphic systems—where machines and biology can exchange information without the need for loud, energy-hungry…