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Implanted neural interfaces: biochallenges and engineered solutions.

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  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0281, USA. warren.grill@duke.edu

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Neural interfaces enable two-way communication with the nervous system. Overcoming challenges like selectivity and stability is key to developing advanced neural interfaces for stimulation and recording.

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  • Neural interfaces facilitate bidirectional information exchange with the nervous system at various levels (peripheral nerves, spinal cord, brain).
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  • To review fundamental challenges in neural interface development.
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  • Examination of engineered solutions such as electrode design, stimulation waveforms, materials, and surface modifications.
  • Discussion of emerging opportunities like cellular-level connections, optical stimulation, and inflammation control.

    • Main Results:

    • Key challenges identified: selectivity, stability, resolution vs. invasiveness, implant-induced injury, and host-interface response.
    • Engineered solutions encompass advanced electrode designs, optimized stimulation waveforms, novel materials, and surface modifications.
    • Emerging opportunities include silicon-to-neuron connections, optical stimulation, and inflammation mitigation strategies.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing critical biophysical and biological challenges is essential for advancing neural interface technology.
    • Effective high-density neural interfaces for both stimulation and recording are achievable through continued innovation.
    • Future directions focus on cellular-level integration, optical methods, and managing the biological response to implants.