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Plastic neurons replicate key functions of nerve cells

Researchers demonstrate an artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those ...
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Artificial Neuron Made of Plastics Mimics Nerve Cell Functions

Researchers at Linköping University have built artificial neurons from conductive plastics that replicate up to 17 biological ...
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Plastic nerve cells become more advanced – and simpler

An artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve ...
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Artificial neurons become more advanced—and simpler—with conductive plastics

An artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve ...
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Nerve cells of blind mice retain their visual function

Using microelectrodes, scientists could show that cells in the retina play different roles. The produce different signals, which is important for the processing of visual information. These ...

Growth factor erythropoietin promotes protective myelin formation, showing therapeutic potential

In the brain, it is not only important that nerve cells send signals, but also how quickly they can do so. In order for ...