#Neurotech Devices

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The Time Travelers

My branch bank was closing.  The nearest location was three miles away. I don’t own a car so the distance was significant.   Needing to learn how to make future deposits, I stopped by the office to learn about options.     The acting manager greeted me with a smile and waved me into her office as I entered.  Except for the clerk at the reception desk, we were alone.  Sliding into the plastic chair she indicated, I noted her desktop was clear, except for a phone, and a computer, beside which sat a notepad and a glass jar crammed with multicolored pens. She splayed her fingers across the walnut surface as she sat opposite me, her eyes wide with anticipation. No doubt, I was a welcome distraction in an otherwise hum-drum day.  I noted she was young, barely a year or two beyond her teens with a smile that left no wrinkles at the corners of her upturned mouth.   A distance of 70 years stretched between us, I guessed.   When I told her why I’d come, she looked relieved.  “Check deposits? That’s easy.”  She chirped out a couple of choices.  With a debit card, I could make deposits at any ATM. Or, if I preferred, the app on my smartphone would perform the same magic.   She might as well have been speaking in Swahili.  “I have neither a debit card nor a smartphone,” I explained.  “What I want is a mailing address for my deposits” The woman behind the desk took in a sharp breath as if I’d shoved a knife between her ribs.  “Mail deposits?  We don’t accept those.”     I frowned.  She was speaking Swahili again. “Are you sure?  Things can’t have changed that much.  Could  you check with the head office?” A pair of youthful shoulders shrugged– a sign designed to discourage me.  Nonetheless, the young woman picked up the phone and dialed a number.  I held my breath while it rang.  A brief exchange followed between the caller and a voice somewhere in the ether. At last, the woman seated opposite me hung up, turning a pair of owlish eyes in my direction.   “ I had no idea we did mail deposits  No one’s ever asked.”  She tore a page from her notepad and wrote down a P. O Box number which she handed to me.   Leaving the office with a light step, I was glad I had persevered. Even so, I sensed a pair of blue eyes at my back as I exited.  No doubt the twenty-something person I’d left behind thought I was a relic that needed to be stored in a box in the bowels of the Smithsonian. She might be right.  Time is a tricky thing. In the everyday world, it moves at the speed of light in a single direction.  But time in the human brain is flexible. My thoughts can take me backward and forward in history. The same is true for my young banker. The difference between us is that she lives in the violet spectrum of now, while I and my memories have decayed into the red zone.  We are creatures of the same universe, yet she and I exist in dissimilar energy fields.  The laws of physics decree that when different fields can be described by the same mathematical structure, rapid advancement of knowledge takes place in which the two fields cross-fertilize.   So it was with the young woman and me that afternoon.  I saw her as limited in knowledge. She, no doubt, saw me as obsolete. Even so, by the time we parted from one another, we were both wiser.  Youth and age are frequently out of tune with each other, the way classical physics and the quantum world appear to conflict.  Call it an atonal harmony, the kind the gravitational force field makes when it suffers a disruption and sets the universe to humming.  I think of that humming as the music of a higher order. If humans were to penetrate the deepest secrets of that harmony, where would they take us? We saw the effects of harnessing nuclear power. It ended World War II and gave us clean energy.  But it also helped to deplete the ozone layer, raise global temperatures, and hasten the effects of global warming. The mind is a terrible thing to waste, yet curiosity comes with a price. We embrace Neurotech devices that measure metabolic functions to retain good health, but surveillance capitalism, like nuclear energy, has a downside. At any time, our private information can be made public. China, for example, requires some workers to wear EEG sensors to monitor their productivity and emotional states. Can we be sure the demand for brain transparency won’t one day deny us the right to private thoughts?    Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have led some theorists to speculate that one-day homeo sapiens might become obsolete.  Bionics are already widely accepted. Pacemakers are common as are artificial joints, cochlear implants, and intraocular lenses.  This evolution has come softly on cat paws and with each progression we blur the line between robots and humans.  My young banker knew nothing about mail deposits, having no historical memory. In the future, will it be the same with our acceptance of robot technology? And should AI become sentient how will we view our creation? With fear? Or,  in our quest for eternal life, will we download our memories into an avatar? Should we choose to merge with robots, will we still be human? What will become of our unconscious minds? Will we dream?

[spencewalterreid]

the one with the pharmaceutical company: part 2

ok i know i said i would wait but unfortunately i have 0 patience. here you go

part 1, part 2

I stumble through my apartment door, mind still reeling from the revelations at the office. I collapse onto the couch, staring blankly at the ceiling as I run through the facts of the case over and over. The names, the occupations, the financial struggles of the victims... it's all clicking into place in a chilling pattern.

Sleep doesn't come easily that night. I toss and turn, my brain refusing to shut off, conjuring up images of desperate people, vulnerable and exploited, subjected to unthinkable experiments. I feel a sickening mix of anger and determination burning in my gut.

Suddenly, the shrill ring of my phone jolts me from a fitful slumber. I fumble for it on the nightstand, my heart pounding as I bring it to my ear.

"Hello?" I answer, my voice thick with the remnants of sleep. I clear my throat, trying to shake off the last dregs of exhaustion. I brace myself as the voice on the other end begins to speak.

“It's Penelope. I'm sorry to call you so early, but I'm at the office, and you need to see this. I think I've found something, and it's... it's not good."

Her voice wavers slightly, a rare sign of emotion from the normally unflappable tech specialist. "I started digging into those financial records and welfare databases, just like you and Boy Wonder suggested. I found a pattern, just like you thought. But it's worse than that - there's a list, a list of names and financial profiles, and... and I think they're targets. Current targets."

Penelope's breath comes in short, sharp gasps over the phone, a sign of the distress she's experiencing. "I didn't know if I should call you or Reid first, but... this can't wait. You need to get down here, now. I'll send you the files. Get down here as soon as you can, this is a ticking time bomb."

With that urgent plea, Penelope hangs up the phone, leaving me staring at the device in my hand, my heart hammering in my chest. She wouldn't call me like this unless it was a genuine emergency, a crisis that required immediate attention.

I group-text the team:

Garcia has a case. Round-table in 30.

My phone immediately starts pinging with responses from the team, all of whom have received my urgent summons.

Derek Morgan: On my way. 10 min out."

Jennifer Jareau: Meeting in 30. I'll be there. Any details?

David Rossi: 15 min 

I leave Hotch and Prentiss out of it. I’d bet dollars to donuts they’ve already been there at least an hour.

—

The atmosphere in the room is electric. My eyes are caught on Spencer; fingers rolling the edge of his sweater sleeve in his hand. He looks anxious, go figure. Penelope is already at the whiteboard, her fingers flying over her keyboard as she pulls up the information she's discovered. The rest of the team is gathered around, their faces etched with a bit of concern and a lot of annoyance, presumably from being called in at 7 in the morning on a weekend, but who’s to say?

Penelope turns to face the group, her expression grave. She takes a deep breath before she speaks. "Alright, here’s the sitch. Last night, Reid was going through case files and came across this one.” She clicks a button on the remote and photos come up; at the moment, it’s a photo of the CEO, Victor Cassell, and what I assume are his counterparts grinning in front of the Neurotech building.

“Neurotech Pharmaceuticals, famous for its revolutionary advances in the world of medicine, has been raising perfectly-coiffed eyebrows since it came out of the womb, but this-” she clicks another button- “-had those very same eyebrows in their coinciding hairlines.” The new photos depict the brain scans of the victims, each alongside a photo of the individuals to which the scans belonged. “Each of these people willingly signed up for the experiments Neurotech was running, even though there was little proof it would work at all, and if we’re honest, it leaned toward certain doom,” she added. “Now, why did they sign on the dotted line, you ask? I answer:” she pauses again to bring up screenshots of their welfare statuses, “Because they were all in dire financial straits. Each of them desperately needed pocket cash, which I’d bet is why they participated.”

She points to a series of red flags scattered throughout the web. "These are the people I'm most concerned about. They've all expressed interest in the Neurotech trials, and…” she hesitates, “and I think they're being targeted. Specifically."

Penelope turns to the team, her eyes wide with urgency. "I'm already working on tracing their locations, on getting them to safety. But we need to move fast, because I don't think Neurotech is going to wait much longer before they strike again."

Hotch interjects, “Have you looked into Cassell? What’s his situation?”

“Sociopathic tendencies when he was a young’in, but he never got a diagnosis. Greedy and power-hungry, stepped on a lot of little people to get to where he’s at. I’ve already found mountains of skeevy transactions and I’ve only barely cracked the iceberg with my pick. I like him for it, sir, but that isn’t my job,” Garcia replies.

“What about his higher-up employees?” Rossi sits up a bit in his seat, staring carefully past Garcia and analyzing the brain scans.

“Oh, that was a minefield. It looked like most if not all were manic at best with their practices,” she says gravely. “I honestly couldn’t even pick out the worst one, I didn’t find a single solid experiment, which… I guess is in the nature of experiments, isn’t it?”

“How is it they’ve been getting away with doing them, then?” Morgan chimes in, gesturing with his hands. “There’s gotta be some sort of law they’re breaking somewhere. It’s a multi-million dollar company, it’s not like they’re operating in shadows.”

“Great question, your handsomeness,” she begins, coaxing a smile out of Derek that would look almost bashful if I didn’t know any better. “They never claim to be doing anything tried and true. Everyone that participates is not only willing, but signs a waver. To my utmost disappointment and disgust - and trust me I looked for something incriminating - it’s all legit.”

All of the obvious questions seemingly answered, eyes turn to Reid and I, the unspoken weight of the situation hanging heavy in the air.

“You two are most familiar with the case,” Prentiss insists, leaning forward and resting her forearms on the table. “How do you suggest we approach this?”

"Uhm." I choke. I've only been on one case, and I'm anxious about stepping on toes. "Reid said he thinks it's the whole company in on it, but I don't know that I agree." I swallow thickly before continuing. "I think it's someone at the top that has fear-mongered, or maybe brainwashed the rest of the company into believing his experiments are just." I shift uncomfortably, glancing at the team members. "I think someone at the top is in a frenzy to find a cure to an illness he or a loved one is suffering from. A degenerative disease, maybe Alzheimer's or schizophrenia?" I think for a moment, unsure of my guesses having nothing on which to base them, just when a lightbulb switches on above my head. I get up to point at the brain scans from before the procedures. "See how the scans are primarily lit up around the occipital lobe?" I drag my finger along the projection. "Blindness. That's what they're trying to fix. Gradual, degrading blindness." I glance around for confirmation, insecure about my inference, and JJ joins the discussion to back me up.

She nods slowly, her brow furrowed in thought as she studies the brain scans. "You might be onto something. A personal connection, a desperate attempt to find a cure... it would explain the single-minded focus, the willingness to cut corners and exploit vulnerable people."

She turns to the team. "If you're right about this, then our focus needs to be on the top of the organization. Specifically, on Victor Cassell, the CEO. He's the one with the most to gain, the most to lose. If he's driven by desperation, if he's convinced himself that these experiments are justified... then he's the key to stopping this."

Penelope chimes in, her fingers already flying over the keyboard. "I've been digging into Cassell's background, and I haven’t found anything yet, but he seems like a smart fellow. My shovel is firmly in my fabulously manicured hands, and if he has anything buried, I’ll unearth it.”

Reid offers something for the first time through the entire meeting, almost sounding shy. “If we can take out the head of the snake, the body will wither. We need to focus on Cassell, on finding the leverage to make him stand down."

Rossi’s eyes narrow as he considers the possibilities. "We need to be smart about this, though. A man like Cassell, he's not going to go down without a fight. He's got power, he's got resources, and he's got people in his pocket. We'll need concrete evidence, ironclad proof of his involvement.”

“Wheels up in 20,” Prentiss adds, an air of finality in her voice, firmly bringing the meeting to a close.

Emily casts a sweeping gaze over the team, almost flippantly, before she offers her attention to me. She's already grabbing her bag, double-checking her weapon and gear.

 "We need to move fast, before Neurotech realizes we're onto them. If you’re right about Cassell's desperation, then every minute counts."

She strides towards the door expectantly. "Penelope, I need you to keep digging, keep tracing those targets and their locations. We need to get them to safety before Neurotech can make a move."

Turning to Reid, she nods once. "Spencer, I want you to focus on the science, on confirming the theory about the degenerative eye disease. If we can prove that's the motive, it will be a major piece of the puzzle."

Finally, she looks at me again, a welcome moment of connection in the midst of the crisis. "You and I are going to pay a little visit to Mr. Cassell. Time to turn the screws, to put pressure on him from the top. We need him to slip up, to give us something solid."

Emily pauses. "This is going to be a complex, fast-paced operation. Let's move out, now. Lives depend on it."

With that, Emily strides out of the room, her heels clicking on the tile floor as she leads the charge towards the waiting vehicles. The rest of the team falls into step behind her, a united front of skill, determination and unshakable resolve. 

As each person passes, they give me words of encouragement: Morgan claps me on the shoulder as he passes, a gesture of camaraderie and support. Rossi gives me a wry smile and a thumbs up. "Remember, kid, the key to a successful interrogation is to listen more than you talk. Let Cassell do the work for you. He's bound to slip up if you can get under his skin."

JJ pauses by the door, looking at me intently. "You've got a keen instinct. Trust it. If you think Cassell is behind this, then he is. Bring him in, get him to confess. We'll be right behind you, ready to move on his operation the moment we have the green light."

Spencer stays beside me silently as everyone else leaves, and doesn’t leave as we gather our things.

“Don’t overthink it,” he offers. “You’re perfectly qualified, and when you feel you aren’t, you’ve got plenty of help from the rest of us. We aren’t just going to drop you in the deep end.” H e smiles gently, a tight-lipped thing.

“Thank you,” I reply, my voice soft. When I look up, I see Prentiss standing by the exit, strapped with a backpack and with a suitcase by her feet. She’s watching my exchange with Reid and it doesn’t take a profiler to know she’s wanting to have a one-on-one with me. Spencer follows my eyeline, and takes that as a goodbye. “I’ll see you on the upside.” Yanking my tote bag over my shoulder, I swallow my pride and undeniable terror, however misplaced it may be, and pursue Emily.

"Ready to take point on this? This is your case, your theory. It's time to prove it and bring Cassell to justice. I'll be right there with you, backing you up, but this is your moment. You've earned it."

Emily holds out her hand, palm up, a sign of trust, of partnership.

I scoff lightly. "Ready? Not hardly." She gives me a sympathetic smile and shakes my hand, then nods toward the door leading to the stairway to the roof. I take a deep, shaky breath as I follow Emily out of the main room, my heart pounding in my chest. I can't believe this is happening. Jesus.

[moko1590m]

2024年11月06日 21時00分 MITが神経を絶縁テープのように保護する極小フィルムを開発、脳の機能を補助するニューラルインターフェースへの応用も

アメリカ・マサチューセッツ工科大学(MIT)の研究グループが、光の照射により形状を変えて神経細胞や神経線維を包み込むことができる柔軟な薄膜素材を開発したと発表しました。絶縁体として機能するこのポリマーフィルムは、ニューロンの損傷が引き起こす神経疾患の治療用途に有望なほか、将来的には回路を組み込むことでニューロン用のウェアラブルデバイスとして機能し、神経活動のモニタリングや調節、失われた神経機能の修復などができるワイヤレスなサイバネティック技術などに発展する可能性もあると期待されています。

Light-induced rolling of azobenzene polymer thin films for wrapping subcellular neuronal structures | Communications Chemistry https://www.nature.com/articles/s42004-024-01335-8

“Wearable” devices for cells | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology https://news.mit.edu/2024/wearable-devices-for-cells-1031

MIT develops tiny devices to monitor and heal individual cells - restoring lost brain functions - The Brighter Side of News https://www.thebrighterside.news/post/mit-develops-tiny-devices-to-monitor-and-heal-individual-cells-restoring-lost-brain-functions/

Researchers Create Cell-Level Wearable Devices to Restore Neuron Function - Neuroscience News https://neurosciencenews.com/neuron-function-device-neurotech-27970/

科学者らは長年にわたり、脳などの神経組織の機能は神経細胞が基本単位だと考えてきましたが、研究の進展によりニューロンの働きは軸索や樹状突起、細胞体といった細胞内区画の活動により成り立っていることがわかってきました。

ニューロンを構成する個別のパーツの機能に関する理解を深めたり、個々の細胞間の神経伝達を調べたりできれば、脳の働きの解明や神経疾患の治療に役立ちますが、ニューロンの組織は形状が複雑かつ多様でデリケートだという課題があります。

今回、MITの研究グループはアゾベンゼンと呼ばれる有機化合物を含んだ柔軟なポリマー「Poly(Disperse Red 1 Methacrylate)：pDR1M」を薄膜に��形した「pDR1Mフィルム」を開発しました。

以下はpDR1Mフィルムの製造工程の概略図です。pDR1Mフィルムは犠牲層の上にできたポリマー溶液の液滴を、金型のような形状のシリコーン素材で成形し、犠牲層を溶解することで得られます。この製造技術により、pDR1Mフィルムは半導体クリーンルームを必要とする従来の手法より安価でスケーラブルな生産ができるとのこと。

pDR1Mフィルムの重要な特性は、ニューロンの複雑な構造を傷つけることなく包み込む柔軟性と、光によって構造が変化するアゾベンゼンの光異性化がもたらす変形機能です。

この性質により、pDR1Mフィルムは光を当てることで細胞に巻き付いたり貼り付いたりすることが可能です。また、フィルムがどのように細胞にフィットするかは、光の強度や向き、フィルムの形状を変えることで正確に制御することもできます。

研究グループは、実際に培養したラットのニューロンにpDR1Mフィルムを導入することにも成功しています。研究グループによると、pDR1Mフィルムは生分解が極めて遅く、また、光が当たらなければ異性化が起きないので所定の位置からずれることも起きにくいとのこと。

pDR1Mフィルムは、数千枚単位で溶液に溶かして体内に注入し、体外から照射した光で変形させてニューロンを包装して使用することが想定されています。

その主な用途は、ニューロンをつなぐ軸索を保護するミエリンの破壊によって引き起こされる多発性硬化症(MS)などの神経変性疾患の治療です。

アゾベンゼンは絶縁体として作用するため、電線を絶縁テープで巻くようにしてpDR1Mフィルムを軸索に巻き付ければ、損傷したニューロンの機能を回復させる人工ミエリンとして機能することが見込めます。

また、将来的にはフィルムに回路パターンを刻印してニューロンの信号をモニタリングするセンサーや、信号を調整する細胞レベルのウェアラブルデバイスとしての用途も考えられます。

by Pablo Penso, Marta Airaghi

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Mind Meets Machine: The Rise of Neurotech

Imagine controlling devices with just your thoughts—no keyboard, no touch. Neurotech is making it real with brain-computer interfaces and non-invasive BCIs!

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Neurotech and brain data: New frontier of privacy concerns

Consumer neurotechnology is no longer confined to sci-fi or academic labs. Thanks to AI advancements and shrinking chip sizes, devices that read brain activity, like EEG headsets, mood-tracking earbuds, and brain-controlled gaming accessories are entering the mainstream. Since 2011, over 130 startups have jumped into the consumer neurotech space. These tools, often embedded in wearables, promise…

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Mind Meets Machine: The Rise of Neurotech

Explore how Neurotech is merging mind and machine—unlocking brain-controlled devices, groundbreaking BCIs, and ethical debates shaping our future. Read More: https://www.lpuonline.com/blog/mind-meets-machine-the-rise-of-neurotech

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Exploration of Neurotechnology

Neurotechnology, the interface between neuroscience and advanced engineering, is rapidly reshaping how we understand, monitor, and influence the human brain. From brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to neuroprosthetics and cognitive enhancement, this emerging field holds immense potential to treat neurological disorders, restore lost functions, and even enhance human cognition. As the boundaries between mind and machine blur, neurotechnology is entering an era of extraordinary possibilities—and ethical challenges.

What Is Neurotechnology?

Neurotechnology refers to the range of tools and methods used to interface with, monitor, or influence the nervous system, particularly the brain. It encompasses a broad spectrum of devices and applications, including:

Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs)

Neurostimulation devices

Neural implants

Neuroimaging systems (like EEG, fMRI)

Cognitive enhancement tools

AI-integrated neural data analysis

The goal of neurotechnology is not only to understand the brain more deeply but also to treat, augment, or communicate with it in entirely new ways.

Key Applications of Neurotechnology

1. Medical and Therapeutic Uses

The primary and most immediate applications of neurotechnology lie in medicine. Devices like deep brain stimulators are already in use to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and depression. These devices deliver controlled electrical impulses to specific areas of the brain to regulate abnormal activity.

Brain-computer interfaces are also being developed for people with disabilities. BCIs can translate brain signals into commands for controlling prosthetics, computers, or even robotic arms, allowing individuals with spinal cord injuries or ALS to regain a degree of independence.

2. Cognitive Enhancement and Mental Health

Beyond therapeutic uses, neurotechnology is being explored for cognitive enhancement—improving memory, attention, or learning ability in healthy individuals. Non-invasive devices like transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and neurofeedback systems are already marketed for boosting productivity and focus.

In mental health, neurotechnologies like real-time EEG feedback and closed-loop neuromodulation show promise in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and other disorders without the side effects of pharmaceutical drugs.

3. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)

BCIs are among the most groundbreaking developments in neurotechnology. They involve direct communication between the brain and an external device, bypassing traditional neuromuscular pathways.

Companies like Neuralink, Synchron, and Blackrock Neurotech are developing implantable BCIs that allow users to control computers, type with their thoughts, or even interface with virtual environments. While these technologies are still largely experimental, they have the potential to revolutionize human interaction with technology and offer lifelines to those with severe mobility impairments.

Emerging Trends in Neurotechnology

AI Integration

The combination of artificial intelligence and neurotechnology is creating powerful tools for real-time brain data interpretation. Machine learning algorithms can analyze complex neural patterns and provide predictive insights into conditions like seizures, mood disorders, or even cognitive decline.

Non-Invasive Brain Mapping

Advancements in neuroimaging technologies such as functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and high-density EEG are making it easier to observe brain activity in natural environments. These non-invasive tools are key to both research and consumer neurotech applications.

Neurotechnology and Virtual Reality (VR)

The integration of VR with neurofeedback systems is opening new doors in mental health therapy, pain management, and cognitive rehabilitation. For example, VR paired with real-time EEG can immerse patients in calming environments while training the brain to regulate anxiety or trauma responses.

Personalized Neuromodulation

Customized stimulation protocols based on a patient’s unique brain activity are being developed to treat neurological and psychiatric conditions more effectively. This personalized medicine approach ensures higher efficacy and fewer side effects compared to standard treatments.

Ethical and Societal Considerations

Privacy and Neurosecurity

As neurotechnology allows deeper access to human thoughts and emotions, concerns about data privacy and neurosecurity become paramount. Brain data could potentially reveal sensitive personal information—raising questions about consent, ownership, and misuse.

Equity and Access

There is a growing fear that neurotechnologies, particularly cognitive enhancements, could widen social and economic inequalities. If access is limited to wealthy individuals or nations, it could create a divide between those with enhanced capabilities and those without.

Autonomy and Identity

Implantable devices that influence mood, behavior, or decisions raise profound questions about free will and personal identity. If a device alters how a person feels or thinks, to what extent are their actions still their own?

Regulation and Oversight

Regulatory frameworks for neurotechnology are still evolving. Given its power and potential impact on the human mind, governments and international bodies need to create robust guidelines that ensure safety, fairness, and ethical use.

The Future of Neurotechnology

The future of neurotechnology is as exciting as it is unpredictable. We may soon see:

Mind-controlled smart devices in everyday use

Neuroprosthetics with sensory feedback for more natural limb replacement

Digital memory backups or memory-enhancing implants

Brain-to-brain communication for collaborative work or therapy

Advanced AI-driven diagnostics based on neural patterns

Ultimately, neurotechnology could lead to a paradigm shift in how we treat disease, communicate, and define what it means to be human. As we push the frontiers of the brain-machine interface, responsible innovation will be key to unlocking its full potential.

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Apple is partnering with neurotech startup Synchron to integrate its implantable brain-computer interface (BCI), the Stentrode, into Apple devices. The Stentrode, implanted via the jugular vein and placed in a brain blood vessel, uses 16 electrodes to detect motor-related neural signals without requiring open-brain surgery.

These signals let users with severe motor impairments, such as ALS, control Apple products like the Vision Pro using thought, though at a slower pace than standard input. Since 2019, ten patients have received the implant under FDA oversight. Apple aims to support BCIs via its Switch Control accessibility framework and plans to launch a new BCI industry standard in 2025, echoing its 2014 move with “Made for iPhone” hearing aids.

Unlike Neuralink, which uses a more invasive method with over 1,000 electrodes implanted directly into brain tissue for higher-resolution control, Synchron’s approach prioritizes minimally invasive procedures for simpler use cases.

Harmful Effects Not Publicized

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How Neural Interfaces and Brain-Computer Integration Are Transforming Mobile Apps

What if using a mobile app didn’t need a touch or even your voice — just a simple thought? That’s not a dream anymore. Thanks to neural interfaces and brain-computer technology, apps are starting to respond to our brain signals in ways that are smart, helpful, and incredibly personal.

This might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s happening right now — in labs, trials, and even consumer tech. And slowly, it’s finding its way into everyday mobile apps, with every forward-thinking mobile app development company now exploring how to bring these mind-powered features to life.

Let’s understand what’s going on!

What Is Brain-Computer Integration?

Brain-computer integration connects our brain directly to digital devices. It works through a system called a neural interface — a tool that reads your brain signals and turns them into instructions a computer or phone can understand. So, instead of tapping a button, you could just think of the action, and the device would do it.

Now, this might still sound high-tech, but real-world examples are starting to pop up that make it feel a lot more relatable.

Real-Life Examples That Are Already Making Headlines

Here are some exciting updates that show just how real and active this space has become:

Synchron’s Brain-Computer Interface + Nvidia AI

Synchron, a company working in this space, has created a brain-computer interface that now uses Nvidia’s AI. One patient with ALS (a condition that limits movement) used it to control devices with their mind, just by wearing the Apple Vision Pro headset. That means, no typing or voice — just thinking. They’re also working on a bigger AI model that could learn from brain data and make the experience smoother and more responsive. Imagine your app knowing what you need, just from your mental activity!

China’s Wireless Brain Chip Project

In China, a team of researchers and a company called NeuCyber NeuroTech are running human trials for a wireless brain chip named Beinao No.1. It’s already been implanted in a few patients, with plans to expand testing this year. They’re even building a next-gen version — Beinao No.2 — which might hit trials soon. That means we’re moving from experimental to everyday use — and mobile apps are the next step.

Meta’s Brain2Qwerty Typing from Thoughts

Meta has built something called Brain2Qwerty — it picks up your brain signals and types text based on what you were about to type in your mind. It uses simple, non-invasive methods like EEG and MEG (which don’t require surgery). This kind of tech is perfect for mobile apps, especially communication tools and note-taking apps.

Neurable’s Smart Headphones

Even more exciting? A company called Neurable teamed up with Master & Dynamic to launch smart headphones that read brain activity. They show you when you're focused, tired, or distracted, and can offer productivity suggestions right from your phone. It’s the kind of tech that fits right into everyday life.

All of these examples are pushing the boundaries of how mobile apps can work — and it’s only the beginning.

How It’s Changing the Mobile App Experience

Let’s bring it back to something we all relate to — our phones and the apps we use daily. Here’s how this tech is transforming app experiences:

1. Touch-Free Accessibility for Everyone

Apps that respond to brain signals can help users who can’t use touchscreens — especially those with disabilities. Typing messages, controlling smart home devices, or even browsing a website can become easier and more empowering.

If you’re a business owner or startup founder, this is a great opportunity to build inclusive apps. All you need is to work with the right mobile app development company that’s open to future-ready tech.

2. Gaming That Responds to Thought and Emotion

Gaming apps are taking this seriously. BCIs can detect when a user is focused or excited and use that to trigger game actions. Some prototypes even allow players to move characters or solve puzzles using concentration alone. This takes immersive gaming to the next level.

Gaming companies are now beginning to hire mobile app developers who understand how to connect emotion and mental state with interactive gameplay.

3. Mental Health Apps That Truly Understand You

Many of us use wellness apps to reduce stress or sleep better. But how helpful would it be if the app knew how you were feeling without you telling it?

That’s already happening. With brainwave data, apps can detect when you're anxious, distracted, or calm — and adjust content accordingly. They could lower screen brightness, start calming music, or suggest a breathing exercise, all based on how your brain feels.

4. Productivity and Focus Support

Smart headphones like those from Neurable are already offering insights into your focus levels. Combine that with a productivity app, and you’ve got a powerful tool that helps you plan your day based on your brain’s real performance.

If an app can detect when you’re losing focus, it might suggest a break or hide distracting notifications. This kind of smart response makes people more efficient — and businesses are looking to hire mobile app developers who can integrate this kind of intelligence into everyday tools.

5. Health Monitoring That Starts with the Brain

Beyond fitness tracking, mobile apps can now detect early signs of stress, mental fatigue, or even neurological issues. That kind of insight used to only be available in hospitals or labs. Now, it’s being packaged into apps.

Companies in the healthcare space are partnering with mobile app development companies to build solutions that alert users (or doctors) when brain signals show unusual patterns — before serious symptoms appear.

What’s Next?

We’re still in early days, but progress is happening fast. With devices becoming more wearable, less invasive, and more affordable, brain-powered apps are getting closer to mainstream.

Soon, you might be able to:

Think a message instead of typing it

Launch an app without touching your phone

Get personalized support from your apps based on how you're feeling mentally

And all of it will come through thoughtful app design — led by a mobile app development company that understands how to integrate brain-computer technology at its core.

Wrapping Up

Neural interfaces and brain-computer integration are slowly shaping a new kind of mobile experience — one that listens, understands, and responds to our minds.

Whether it’s supporting mental health, improving accessibility, enhancing games, or making work more productive, this tech is offering powerful ways to improve how we interact with our apps.

If you’re planning to build a mobile app that stays ahead of user needs, now is the right time to explore these possibilities. All you need is to Hire Mobile App Developers who are open to new ideas and ready to blend smart tech with user-first design.

Mobile apps aren’t just tools anymore — they’re becoming thoughtful companions. And your next app could be one of them.

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CBS News reported that 50% of the CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), referred to as ‘Disease Detectives’ were terminated on Friday. All ‘Disease Detectives’ in the first year of service were laid off, per Fierce Healthcare.

RFK Jr. Saves 950 Indian Health Services (IHS) Employees

Fierce Healthcare reported that IHS was originally notified that 2,200 employees would be laid off. However, HHS Secretary RFK Jr. intervened and rescinded 950 of DOGE’s layoffs.

“The Indian Health Service has always been treated as the redheaded stepchild at HHS. My father often complained that IHS was chronically understaffed and underfunded. President Trump wants me to rectify this sad history. Indians suffer the highest level of chronic disease of any demographic. IHS will be a priority over the next four years."

- RFK Jr. Statement to Fierce Healthcare

DOGE Targets Ai Regulators from the FDA’s Ai Division

STAT News reported that numerous experts from FDA’s Ai office were let go as part of DOGE’s ‘Valentine’s Day Massacre’. Per STAT news, the FDA’s Ai office is responsible for regulating the massive influx of Ai medical devices and has a strained relationship with Musk’s neurotech company and computer-brain technology Neuralink.

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The NHS is launching a £6.5m trial to test a brain implant that uses ultrasound to alter brain activity and improve mood.

Developed by Forest Neurotech, the device sits beneath the skull but outside the brain, targeting neurons to help treat conditions like depression, OCD, addiction, and epilepsy.

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Wireless Brain-Machine Interfaces Market: Expanding from $1.2B to $6.5B by 2034

Wireless Brain-Machine Interfaces (BMI) Market is set to grow from $1.2 billion in 2024 to $6.5 billion by 2034, achieving a CAGR of 18.5%. These cutting-edge systems enable seamless brain-to-device communication, transforming healthcare, neuroprosthetics, gaming, and cognitive research.

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Market Trends & Key Segments

🧠 Neurorehabilitation leads the market, offering breakthrough treatments for neurological disorders. 🎮 Gaming & entertainment is the second-fastest-growing segment, enhancing immersive experiences. 📡 Wireless EEG and fMRI technologies are revolutionizing real-time neural signal processing.

Regional Insights

🇺🇸 North America dominates, with strong R&D investments and major players like Neuralink. 🇪🇺 Europe follows, driven by government funding and neurotech advancements. 🌏 Asia-Pacific is an emerging hotspot, fueled by increasing investments in brain-computer interface (BCI) research.

Market Segmentation Breakdown

🔹 By Type: Invasive (55%), Non-Invasive (30%), Partially Invasive (15%). 🔹 By Product: Headsets, Implants, Neural Signal Processing Units. 🔹 By Technology: EEG, ECoG, fMRI, NIRS. 🔹 By Application: Healthcare, Gaming, Smart Home Control, Defense. 🔹 By Key Players: Neuralink, Kernel, Synchron are driving industry innovation.

Growth Drivers & Future Outlook

✅ Advancements in AI-powered neural signal decoding. ✅ Rising adoption in neuroprosthetics & mental health applications. ✅ Integration with AR/VR for next-gen human-computer interaction.

The future of brain-machine interfaces is wireless, intuitive, and transformative, unlocking unprecedented possibilities in neuroscience and beyond.

📢 The next evolution of human connectivity is here!

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Sculpting Synapses: How Plastics are Redefining Neuroscience Applications

The Neuroscience Market encompasses the study of the nervous system and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions. This field covers a broad spectrum of scientific areas, from molecular and cellular studies to brain imaging and computational neuroscience. The global Neuroscience Market is expected to witness significant growth due to advancements in technology, increased investment in research, and a rising prevalence of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and epilepsy. The emergence of innovative diagnostic tools and treatments is also driving market expansion.

The Neuroscience Market was projected by MRFR analysis to reach 35.4 (USD Billion) in 2022. The market for neuroscience is predicted to increase from 36.9 billion USD in 2023 to 53.9 billion USD in 2032. Throughout the projection period (2024–2032), the neuroscience market's compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is projected to be about 4.3%.

The Neuroscience Market is particularly essential for understanding complex brain functions and the mechanisms underlying neurological diseases. With increased government funding, academic research, and collaboration between private and public sectors, the industry is poised for sustained growth. The growing demand for novel therapeutic approaches and diagnostics in treating neurological disorders continues to influence the dynamics of the Neuroscience Market, promoting further research and development.

Neuroscience Market Size

The size of the Neuroscience Market is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. As of 2023, the market was estimated at several billion dollars and is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 4-6% over the next decade. The market size is expected to expand due to technological advancements such as brain imaging techniques, neuromodulation devices, and wearable neurotech devices. These tools are transforming the way we diagnose and treat neurological disorders, thereby fueling the demand in the Neuroscience Market.

Increasing healthcare expenditures, rising awareness about mental health and neurological diseases, and the growing aging population contribute to the increase in Neuroscience Market size. Additionally, pharmaceutical companies are focusing on neuroscience research for developing new drugs and therapies, boosting the overall market.

Neuroscience Market Share

The Neuroscience Market share is divided among several key players who are involved in developing technologies, tools, and treatments for various neurological conditions. Major companies in the Neuroscience Market include Abbott, General Electric Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, and Medtronic. These companies hold a significant portion of the Neuroscience Market share due to their continuous innovations in imaging techniques, neurostimulation devices, and research into neurodegenerative diseases.

The academic sector also plays a substantial role, contributing to neuroscience research and advancing scientific knowledge through collaborations with industry giants. The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries further dominate the market share by investing in drug discovery and therapeutic development for conditions like depression, schizophrenia, and neurodegenerative diseases. Emerging startups focusing on neuroinformatics, brain-computer interfaces, and artificial intelligence applications are also gaining a share in the market.

Neuroscience Market Trends

Several key trends are shaping the future of the Neuroscience Market. First, advancements in neuroimaging technologies such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), and magnetoencephalography (MEG) are enabling more precise diagnostics and better understanding of brain disorders. Second, the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in neuroscience is transforming data analysis, accelerating research, and allowing personalized treatment plans.

Third, the rise of wearable neurotechnology devices, such as brain-sensing headsets, is a growing trend in the Neuroscience Market. These devices are being used for monitoring brain activity in real time, which is valuable for both clinical research and therapeutic applications. Fourth, gene therapy and stem cell research are rapidly progressing, offering potential breakthroughs in treating neurodegenerative diseases. Lastly, the increasing focus on mental health, especially post-pandemic, is driving the demand for neuroscience-based treatments and solutions for anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders.

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Recent Developments in the Neuroscience Market

Recent developments in the Neuroscience Market have been driven by advancements in both academic research and commercial applications. For example, there has been significant progress in non-invasive brain stimulation technologies such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). These methods are being explored as potential treatments for conditions like depression and chronic pain.

Additionally, brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is making strides, with companies like Neuralink working on direct brain interfaces that could revolutionize how we interact with machines. The development of more sophisticated brain imaging tools and computational models of the brain has also accelerated neuroscience research, making it possible to tackle previously untreatable brain disorders.

In conclusion, the Neuroscience Market is growing rapidly due to technological innovations, increased research funding, and a greater understanding of neurological conditions. With more developments on the horizon, this market presents substantial opportunities for investment and research.

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