WVU Loren Rieth (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption WVU researcher Loren Rieth demonstrates the electromechanical tester that can be used to characterize the lifetime of electrical leads connecting neural electrodes to stimulators. Credit WVU Photo/Paige Nesbit Usage Restrictions None License Original 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.