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Sugar Within Human Bodies Could Power Future Artificial Organs: Scientific American

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:15:03 +0000

"Now there is hope that future implants might be powered not by batteries but by the fuels in our bodies that are used for energy. Scientists have shown that fuel cells implanted in rats can successfully generate electricity from sugar in the rodent's bodies. The devices kept going for months at a time."

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Boffins working on biodegradable flexi LED implants • The Register

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:08:00 +0000

"Boffins in America are working on biodegradable, flexible electronic devices printed on silk, which could be implanted in the human body and would decay naturally over time. Applications could include LED displays inlaid beneath the skin, or direct nerve-controlled interfaces."

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Found Footage: A Joystick Remote Control For Your Kid's Brain

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:25:19 +0000

"It's probably not a great idea to smoke while you do brain surgery and insert mind-control electrodes into little kids' heads."

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Neural 'extension cord' developed for brain implants - tech - 19 January 2007 - New Scientist Tech

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:52:55 +0000

"A "data cable" made from stretched nerve cells could someday help connect computers to the human nervous system. The modified cells should form better connections with human tissue than the metal electrodes currently used for purposes such as remotely co

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