Nerves of gold: exploring the future of soft gold nanowires
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Gold nanowires in soft silicone rubber show promise for improved neural interfaces, potentially revolutionizing treatments for epilepsy, paralysis, and chronic pain. This flexible, biocompatible technology offers high conductivity, stability, and non-toxicity, allowing for more precise control and fewer side effects than traditional rigid electrodes. Early tests on rat nerves have demonstrated its potential for future applications in brain-machine interfaces and robotic limb control.
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