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Who: Researchers at the Linköping University (LiU),
Sweden. A team of scientists led by associate professor Simone Fabiano and
Padinhare Cholakkal Harikesh, postdoc and main author of the scientific
paper. |
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What: Creation of Biorealistic organic electrochemical
neurons enabled by ion-tunable antiambipolarity in mixed ion-electron
conducting polymers. |
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How: Named c-OECNs (conductance-based organic
electrochemical neurons), they closely mimic 15 of the 20 features of
biological nerve cells. |
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Introduction:
Although medical
treatments have advanced in recent years, many diseases remain incurable. Thus,
researchers strive to find innovative technologies to improve medical
treatments. One such technology is an artificial neuron that mimics nerve
cells, which could revolutionize the field of medicine. This article explores
the creation of an artificial neuron that mimics nerve cells and its potential
for medical treatments.
What is an
Artificial Neuron and Why is it Significant?
An artificial
neuron imitates the biological nerve cell's functionality. These neurons can
receive, process, and transmit information like biological neurons. Creating an
artificial neuron is crucial for building intelligent systems capable of
complex tasks like recognizing patterns and making decisions. Developing an
artificial neuron that mimics nerve cells can revolutionize medical treatments.
How the
Artificial Neuron was Developed:
Researchers at
Linköping University have developed an artificial neuron that demonstrates 15
of the 20 characteristics of biological neural cells and can communicate with
natural neurons. They call their device the "conductance-based organic
electrochemical neuron" (c-OECN), based on materials that conduct a
negative charge, including organic electrochemical transistors and n-type
conducting polymers. By printing thousands of these transistors on a flexible
substrate, they have been able to create artificial neurons. The device uses
ions to control the flow of electricity like biological neurons, and the
Swedish team has demonstrated that it can control the vagus nerve in mice,
implying great potential for medical applications.
Medical Applications
of the Artificial Neuron:
The artificial
neuron can communicate with natural neurons, making it useful for controlling
electrical signals in the body, leading to new treatments for chronic pain,
epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. It can also create prosthetic devices that
interact with the body's nervous system, leading to new treatments for
paralysis.
Thus Speak
Authors/Experts:
Simone Fabiano,
a researcher involved in the study, states, “The key challenge in creating
artificial neurons that mimic real biological neurons is the ability to
incorporate ion modulation." Padinhare Cholakkal Harikesh, another
researcher involved in the study, explains that “Mimicking nerve cells can help
us understand the brain better and build circuits capable of performing
intelligent tasks."
Conclusion:
Developing an
artificial neuron that mimics nerve cells is a breakthrough in medical
treatments. This technology has the potential to revolutionize medicine and
lead to treatments for conditions without a cure. Although more research is
necessary, the creation of the artificial neuron is a significant step towards
developing intelligent systems that can perform complex tasks.
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Image Gallery |
 Heading into the lab: Chi-Yuan Yang, Deyu Tu, and Padinhare Cholakkal Harikesh. |
 Padinhare Cholakkal Harikesh works with the chemical transistors making a new creation. The yellow light is due to most light frequencies being filtered out in the clean room where the work occurs. |
 The chemical transistors used in the artificial neurons. |
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