Unlocking the Potential of Injectable Brain Implants: The Quest Begins

Figure 1. Brain Implants: Spinning the Trial Results to Protect the Product. Retrieved from www.madinamerica.com

We are living in a world of cyborgs, where technology and biology are merging together. Scientists have been working hard to develop injectable brain implants that can be used to treat neurological diseases such as Parkinson's and paralysis. These implants would be able to provide electrical stimulation to the brain without damaging its soft tissue.

The challenge is that metal and the brain do not get along very well, so scientists have had to come up with creative solutions. One of these solutions is the use of hydrogen peroxide, which helps bind the implant to the neurons it needs to record or stimulate. This has allowed scientists to create an injectable device that can be inserted into the brain with minimal damage.

Figure 2. The small sensor connects to an embeddable wireless transmitter that lies on top of the skull. Photo courtesy of John A. Rogers. Retrieved from news.illinois.edu

The potential applications of this technology are immense. It could be used for medical treatments, but also for monitoring and controlling neural activity in order to improve cognitive performance or even enhance our senses. It could also open up new possibilities for communication between humans and machines, allowing us to interact with computers in a more natural way.

It's an exciting time for neuroscience and technology, as we explore new ways of interacting with our brains and bodies. We're still at the beginning of this journey, but it's clear that injectable brain implants will play an important role in our future.

Sources:

• https://www.wired.co.uk/article/injectable-brain-electrodes-bci-parkinsons

• https://ustimespost.com/the-quest-for-injectable-brain-implants-has-begun/

• https://www.proquest.com/scholarly-journals/injectable-brain-implant-spies-on-individual/docview/1688645792/se