Making brain implants smaller could prolong their lifespan

Many diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, can be successfully treated with electrical stimulation from an electrode implanted in the brain. However, the electrodes can produce scarring, which diminishes their effectiveness. Researchers have now demonstrated that making these electrodes much smaller can essentially eliminate this scarring.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/05/170516080754.htm

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