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  • Neuroscience
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neurotechnology

Background:

  • Technological advancements in neuroscience, engineering, and computer science enable direct brain-device connections.
  • These innovations are paving the way for a new field termed neurotechnology.
  • Such technologies hold promise for treating a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review ongoing neurotechnology research at Brown University and its affiliated hospitals.
  • To highlight two primary approaches in developing brain-device interfaces for therapeutic purposes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advanced electrodes to monitor and interpret the activity of numerous individual neurons in the cerebral cortex.
  • Employing various stimulation devices to target specific brain networks for functional restoration.

Main Results:

  • The reviewed research focuses on two key neurotechnology strategies: neural activity sensing and brain stimulation.
  • These methods aim to leverage brain signals for therapeutic interventions and restore normal brain function.

Conclusions:

  • Neurotechnology represents a significant advancement in treating brain disorders.
  • The reviewed approaches at Brown University demonstrate the potential of sensing and stimulation for therapeutic neurotechnology.