A newly developed sensor electrode device (IMAGE)

Penn State

A newly developed sensor electrode device

Caption

A newly developed sensor electrode device can be popped up into 3D geometry before being inserted into the brain. This design could lead to gathering more in-depth information about individual neurons and their interactions with each other while limiting the potential for brain tissue damage.

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Provided by Huanyu "Larry" Cheng

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