SMRTR Science & EngineeringOct 21, 2025Daily.dev

‘Unprecedented’ Artificial Neurons Are Part Biological, Part Electrical—Work More Like the Real Thing

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Scientists created artificial neurons using protein nanowires from bacteria found in an Oklahoma ditch, achieving unprecedented integration with biological tissue by operating at the same low voltage as real neurons. These bio-electronic hybrids successfully controlled living heart muscle cells and could revolutionize brain implants while drastically reducing energy consumption.

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