SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 11, 2025Interesting Engineering

Tofu-like neural implant tracks brain development in live cyborg tadpoles

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The soft, stretchable bioelectronic implant developed by Harvard researchers integrates into tadpole embryos' neural plates, recording individual neuron activity in real-time without disrupting growth, potentially advancing understanding of early brain development and related disorders.

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