massachusetts institute of technology

Medical Implants

Medical devices powered by the ear itself
Medical devices powered by the ear itself
November 7, 2012
For the first time, researchers power an implantable electronic device using an electrical potential — a natural battery — deep in the inner ear.
Also labeled: Batteries, Electrical engineering and electronics, Health sciences and technology, Medical devices, Microsystems Technology Laboratories, Nature, Research
Merging tissue and electronics
Merging tissue and electronics
August 27, 2012
New tissue scaffold could be used for drug development and implantable therapeutic devices.
Also labeled: Biological engineering, Chemistry and chemical engineering, Health sciences and technology, Nanoscience and nanotechnology, Tissue engineering, Artificial tissue, Nanowires, Tissue scaffold
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