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Innovative Magnetoelectric Material for Nerve Stimulation

Rice University's injectable magnetoelectric material offers non-invasive neural stimulation for potential use in neuroprosthetics.

Rice University
Rice University

According to a recent Medgadget article, researchers at Rice University have created a magnetoelectric material that can convert a magnetic field into an electric field. The material can be injected near a neuron in the body, and an external alternating magnetic field can stimulate the neuron without invasive implants. The technology has shown promise in bridging severed nerves in rats, potentially making it useful for neuroprosthetics. 

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