Revolutionary Electrodes for Non-Invasive Brain Monitoring in Epilepsy Patients



Researchers at the University of California  San Diego have developed a groundbreaking new type of electrode that could revolutionize brain monitoring for patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Here's how it works:

1. **Flexible & Strong Electrode Design**
   - Thin strips made from multiple layers of polymer materials
   - Electrically conductive layers using gold, chromium, platinum & silver 
   - Special holes allow precise interaction with small number of neurons

2. **High Flexibility & Strength** 
   - Structures are highly flexible and strong
   - Can be printed up to 15 cm long using semiconductor industry methods  
   
3. **Deep Brain Implantation**
    - Implanted deep in brain during tumor removal surgeries on two volunteers
    - Successfully reads signals from large number of single neurons
   
4. **Wireless Monitoring Goal by 2026**
    - Aim to enable wireless monitoring outside hospitals by 2026

5. **Preserving Lives & Eliminating Incurable Diseases**
    - Potential to greatly improve patient care and outcomes 
    - Could help eliminate incurable diseases threatening humanity
    
The development and testing of these revolutionary electrodes marks an exciting step forward in non-invasive brain monitoring technology for epilepsy patients – ultimately preserving lives and addressing some our most pressing medical challenges.
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