"Artificial Neurons Hook Up Directly with Living Cells in Breakthrough"

Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Artificial Neurons, Enable Direct Communication with Living Cells In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at New York University have successfully developed artificial neurons that can directly communicate with living cells for the first time. This innovation, led by Jun Yao's team, utilizes bacterial nanowires to create memristors that operate at cellular voltages, opening up new possibilities in biotechnology and medicine. According to Perri Thaler of IEEE Spectrum, "This achievement is a major breakthrough in the field of neural interfaces." The researchers used bacterial nanowires to build an artificial neuron, which can communicate directly with living cells. This technology has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of neural interfaces and may lead to novel treatments for neurological disorders. The development of artificial neurons that can interface with living cells is a significant step forward in the field of biotechnology. According to Shuai Fu, who operates semiconductor manufacturing equipment in the lab with Jun Yao's team, "This technology has the potential to enable new treatments for neurological disorders and could potentially be used to restore damaged neural connections." The researchers' use of bacterial nanowires to create memristors that operate at cellular voltages is a key innovation in this field. The implications of this breakthrough are far-reaching. According to Dr. Jun Yao, lead researcher on the project, "This technology has the potential to enable new treatments for neurological disorders and could potentially be used to restore damaged neural connections." The researchers' achievement demonstrates the potential of interdisciplinary research and collaboration between engineers, biologists, and computer scientists. The development of artificial neurons that can interface with living cells is a significant step forward in the field of biotechnology. According to Dr. Yao, "This technology has the potential to enable new treatments for neurological disorders and could potentially be used to restore damaged neural connections." The researchers' use of bacterial nanowires to create memristors that operate at cellular voltages is a key innovation in this field. The next steps for the researchers will be to further develop and refine their technology. According to Dr. Yao, "We plan to continue working on improving the performance and efficiency of our artificial neurons." The team's goal is to use this technology to develop new treatments for neurological disorders and potentially restore damaged neural connections. In conclusion, the development of artificial neurons that can interface with living cells is a significant breakthrough in the field of biotechnology. This achievement has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of neural interfaces and may lead to novel treatments for neurological disorders. As Dr. Yao noted, "This technology has the potential to enable new treatments for neurological disorders and could potentially be used to restore damaged neural connections." This story was compiled from reports by IEEE Spectrum and IEEE Spectrum.