One step closer to a bionic brain?

Contribution toward a bionic brain is no longer an impossible dream. Several research teams are making attempts in the right direction all over the world. Analog VLSI design of a hippocampal neuron model is an important step toward construction of more complex microelectronic devices to facilitate the study of important brain regions. Gradually, selected functions of brain regions can be replaced by the bionic chips. The microchips will not only cure the illness of the brain but also enhance its ability.