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Scientists from Harvard SEAS, UT Austin, MIT, etc developed a soft brain implant that records individual brain cell activity for months.
This implant is 10,000 times softer than traditional ones, reducing tissue damage and discomfort.
The research, published in Nature Nanotechnology, involved collaboration across multiple institutions.
Mice studies showed the implant successfully recorded brain activity over several months.
This advancement could lead to better understanding of the brain and new brain-computer interfaces.
The soft design paves the way for more biocompatible and long-lasting implants for studying and treating neurological conditions.
This innovation, published in Nature Nanotechnology, offers long-term, high-resolution neural data with minimal tissue damage.
