Researchers at Rice University have developed a new magnetoelectric material that can convert a magnetic field into an electric field. The material can be injected into the body near a neuron and used to stimulate it with an external magnetic field, avoiding the need for invasive implants. The researchers have shown that the material can successfully bridge a severed sciatic nerve in rats. They plan to use the technology in neuroprosthetics due to its potential for restoring function to damaged nerves. The material consists of several layers of materials that vibrate when a magnetic field is applied, producing an electric field. The researchers believe this technology holds promise for treating neurological conditions.
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Magnetoelectric Material Stimulates Neurons Minimally Invasively
