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Ultrathin Silk-Based Brain Implants

Posted by samzenpus on from the smooth-thinking dept.

hatboyzero writes "University of Pennsylvania engineers have designed silk-based electronics that can stick to the surface of the brain, allowing for better brain-computer interfaces. The researchers say the silk-based devices are thin and flexible enough to reach previously inaccessible areas of the brain."

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  1. Next steps, please by Thanshin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ok. I've got the guy's brain in the silk bag, how do I set up the interface now?

    1. Re:Next steps, please by idji · · Score: 5, Funny

      it's really often very scary what gets tagged informative or funny on slashdot.