ETH researchers have developed a new generation of microelectrode- array chips for measuring nerve impulses, enabling studies of how thousands of nerve cells interact with each other. For over 15 ...

The semi permeable lipid bilayer cell membrane separates different ion concentrations (charges) on the inner and outer side of the membrane. Therefore, the cell membrane has the electrical properties ...

Technological advances have led to an array of medical monitoring tools that people can use without the aid of medical professionals, like smartwatches, glucose monitors, and health tracking apps.

A new, high-performance brain-computer interface (BCI) can be rapidly implanted through a minimally invasive procedure. The ...

Spinal monitoring technology: A microelectrode array with hundreds of channels is placed directly on the spinal cord during surgery to record electrical activity and construct high-resolution 2D maps ...

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have pioneered the CMU Array—a new type of microelectrode array for brain computer interface platforms. It holds the potential to transform how doctors are able ...

Researchers have developed a new generation of microelectrode-array chips for measuring nerve impulses, enabling studies of how thousands of nerve cells interact with each other. For over 15 years, ...

Fabrication process and actual image of the silicon-based neural microelectrode array. a 1800 μm thick double-polished silicon wafer. b Microneedle array root fabrication with etching. c Microneedle ...

Background Understanding the dynamic neural mechanisms of sleep-wake cycles is a major challenge in sleep science and neuroengineering. Sleep, essential for maintaining brain homeostasis and cognitive ...