Neuron-like electronics recruits stem cells from the brain and helps them migrate to the damaged region

Though further research is needed, the neuron-like electronics could eventually offer a safe, stable alternative to treat neurological diseases, brain damage, and even depression and schizophrenia, where the added benefit of actively monitoring and modulating the regenerated neural networks will be possible.

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-02-brain-implants-disguise-neurons-potentially.amp

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This is great. I wonder what new treatments for schizophrenia will be available in, say, 20 years

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