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Bioinspired neural interfaces offer a promising alternative to invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). These advanced systems enhance biocompatibility and accuracy, paving the way for seamless brain extensions.

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  • Neuroscience
  • Biomaterials Science
  • Bioengineering

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  • Glial cells and neurons are fundamental computational units in neural networks.
  • Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) offer potential for learning and feedback sensitivity.
  • Invasive BCIs using microelectrodes cause chronic inflammation and scar tissue due to foreign body reactions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review bioinspired neural interfaces as an alternative to traditional invasive BCIs.
  • To guide and optimize implant systems for improved biocompatibility and accuracy.
  • To summarize bionic techniques for signal reception and transmission in neural interfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on bioinspired neural interface design and optimization.
  • Summarize bionic techniques for signal reception and transmission.
  • Introduce structural units mimicking nerve cell functions.

Main Results:

  • Bioinspired interfaces address limitations of hard electrodes, reducing inflammation and scarring.
  • Flexible application of electrical and electromagnetic transmissions via nanofluidic channels.
  • Nanoscale regulation of neural networks and cellular reconstruction of protein pathways.

Conclusions:

  • Bioinspired neural interfaces significantly improve biocompatibility and accuracy over traditional methods.
  • Advanced bionic techniques enable sophisticated signal reception and transmission.
  • BCIs, through nanoscale neural regulation, can function as extensions of the brain.