Implantable Device (IMAGE) University of Minnesota Caption The goal of this new grant project is to implant an electrode array directly into the auditory nerve to restore more natural hearing to people who are deaf or severely hard-of-hearing. Credit University of Minnesota Usage Restrictions with proper credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.