Genetically Enhanced Brain-implants for Neuro-rehabilitation

Neuroprosthetics have been steadily evolving since the early cardiac pacemaker development in the late 1950's. The late 1970's saw the emergence of cochlear implants and the 1990's saw the emergence of deep brain pacemakers for motor disorders. Such technologies have been based on electrical recording and stimulus of the nervous system to provide therapeutic benefit. The key challenges centre on providing the correct form of stimulus and ensuring that the devices do not corrode to dysfunction inside the body.