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Neural ‘extension cord’ developed for brain implants

New Scientist

Posted: Jan 26, 2007

A “data cable” made from stretched nerve cells could someday help connect computers to the human nervous system. The modified cells should form better connections with human tissue than the metal electrodes currently used for purposes such as remotely controlling prosthetics (see Brain implant enables mind over matter).

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