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Sample
Feature Articles
DARPA Prosthetics Programs Seek Natural Upper Limb
The U.S defense agency is attempting to commercialize a prosthetic arm with neural interface. [Apr06]
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Tinnitus Market Offers New Neurotech Opportunity
Several firms and research institutions are looking at the market for treating tinnitus. [Mar05]
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Occipital Nerve Stimulation Targets Migraine Market
Several manufacturers of implanted back pain stimulators are getting ready to enter the market for headache pain. [Oct04]
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New Devices Promise Electrical Control of Neural Growth
Electrical activity can control the growth of neurons, which may lead to new neurotechnology products. [Aug04]
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Neural-Silicon Hybrids Point to New Era in Technology
Research teams working on neural-silicon hybrid chips may change the nature of human-computer interaction. [May04]
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New Microdevices Enable Fluidic
Interface with Brain
Researchers are developing devices
that combine chemical and electrical signaling.
[Feb04]
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Analyst
Probes Commercialization of Neuroprostheses
A former Princeton student who
is now a financial analyst at Citigroup has written a detailed report
on the commercialization of neuroprostheses. [Oct03]
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Neuro
Devices Find Their Place in Surgical Market
Neurosurgical tools such as stereotaxy
systems play a major role in the neurotech market.
[Aug03]
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Neurotech
Vendors Seek to Exploit Cortical Plasticity
Several neurotechnology firms
are attempting to use the phenomenon of cortical plasticity for
commercial gain. [Jun03]
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Novel
Neurotech Approach Uses Sensory Stimulation
A Rhode Island startup firm is
targeting sensory neurons rather than motor fibers.
[May03]
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DoE
Spearheads Collaboration on Retinal Prostheses
The U.S. Department of Energy
is playing a key role in the development of electrode arrays for
retinal implants. [Apr03]
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Percutaneous Stimulation
a Potential Incontinence Option
An alternative neurostimulation
strategy for treating urinary incontinence may make a comeback.
[Mar03]
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Brain-on-a-Chip
Technology Aids CNS Drug Discovery
Tensor Biosciences has developed
a CNS testing platform based on brain tissue and microelectronics.
[Feb03]
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New Developments Spotlight
Optical Stimulation Tools
Research on optical stimulation
of the nervous system may yield commercial benefits down the road.
[Jan03]
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BION Developers Push New Versions
and Applications
Developers of the BION microstimulator
have been busy identifying new applications of and refinements to
the device. [Nov02]
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Ion
Channels Offer Possible Biotech/Neurotech Synergy
Research and engineering involving
ion channel kinetics represents an area of overlap between molecular
biotechnology and neurotechnology device approaches.
[Sep02]
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Visual
Prosthesis Market May Follow Uncharted Path
Manufacturers of retinal implants
may see their market evolve in a way unlike other neural prostheses.
[Jul02]
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DBS Electrode Problems Create Neurotech
Opportunity
Hardware problems with deep brain
stimulation electrodes and uncertainty on optimal placement have
created an opportunity for some neurotechnology vendors.
[Jun02]
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NeuroControl
Exit Leaves Hole in Spinal Injury Market
NeuroControl Corp.'s decision
to abandon the spinal cord injury market has left the functional
electrical stimulation field with some uncertainty.
[May02]
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Brain
Projects to Reap Dividends for Neurotech Firms
Cooperative initiatives like the
NIMH's Human Brain Project will help neurotechnology firms develop
products. [Mar02]
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Venture
Capital Outlook Bright for Neurotech Devices
A new report shows a window of
opportunity is on the horizon for neurotechnology start-up firms
looking for venture capital funds.
[Dec01]
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Brainwave Sensor Touted
as Tool in Counter-Terrorism
An Iowa firm is promoting brain
fingerprinting as a method of identifying terrorists. [Nov01]
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Alertness Monitoring Devices Emerge
from San Diego
Two different start-up teams are
developing brain sensors that monitor drowsiness.
[Oct01]
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