Making brain implants smaller could prolong their lifespan

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 - 10:32 in Health & Medicine

Many diseases, including Parkinson’s disease, can be treated with electrical stimulation from an electrode implanted in the brain. However, the electrodes can produce scarring, which diminishes their effectiveness and can necessitate additional surgeries to replace ... Read more

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