SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 15, 2026Interesting Engineering

New flexible artificial neurons can mimic signals and activate living brain cells

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Northwestern University researchers developed flexible artificial neurons using printed materials like molybdenum disulfide and graphene that can generate electrical signals closely matching biological brain activity. These artificial neurons successfully activated real mouse brain cells in laboratory tests, demonstrating their potential for brain-machine interfaces, neuroprosthetics, and more energy-efficient computing systems that mimic the brain's adaptive architecture.

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