Revolutionary Material Restores Severed Nerves, Scientists Confirm
Scientists at Rice University have developed a magnetoelectric material that can stimulate neural tissue and allow nerve signals to flow again despite a severed connection. The material, made up of lead zirconium titanate and metallic glass alloy, converts magnetic fields into electric fields, which neurons can detect. In experiments on rats, the researchers were able to restore a sensory reflex and achieve faster conversion of magnetic fields to electric fields. This breakthrough could have significant implications for patients with brain and nerve issues, potentially leading to precise nerve stimulation and restoration of movement and function. The material also has potential applications in computing and electronics.
