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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. What can we access from the brain surface? by !eopard · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The brain is a three dimensional matrix, however TFA only mentions wrapping around what appears to be the outer surface of the brain. How much of the brains' functions are available purely via the outer surface?

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  2. Bring it on by Wolvenhaven · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Just what I want, pop ups in my head triggering all my senses. Although 90% of it will be porn so we shouldn't complain. Along with that, full sensory recording would be really cool.

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