Neural implant approach regrows surrounding skull, ensuring safe access to the brain

A study led by Dartmouth Engineering professors demonstrates a possible new technique for connecting electronic implants with the surface of the brain, as well as a new method for ensuring safe, long-term medical access to the brain. Alexander Boys and Katie Hixon combined their research areas of thin-film bioelectronics and regenerative tissue engineering to produce a neural device that promotes healing of the skull following implantation onto the brain. Their study is published in Advanced Materials Technologies and will be featured on the journal's cover in March.