Synchron says it's the first to implant a human brain-computer interface in the USThe technology could bring control to people with paralysis.By J. Fingas, 07.19.2022
Co-founder of brain implant startup Neuralink leaves the companyElon Musk's firm has yet to ship a product.By J. Fingas, 05.02.2021
Apple warns against putting an iPhone 12 too close to your pacemakerMagSafe magnets could interfere with medical implants.By J. Fingas, 01.24.2021
Synthetic cornea helped a legally blind man regain his sightCorNeat's artificial cornea integrates with the eye wall with no donor tissue needed. By S. Dent, 01.19.2021
Scientists create a cyborg eye that mimics the real thingIt could even be powered by sunlight.By J. Fingas, 05.20.2020
Next-gen hearing implants could overcome inner ear damageBendable platinum makes for more powerful brainstem implants.By J. Fingas, 10.20.2019
Self-charging pacemakers are powered by patients' heartbeatsThe invention could do away with risky and expensive battery-replacement surgery.By R. England, 02.05.2019
Magnetic eye implants could save the eyesight of glaucoma patientsThey're safer and more reliable than past technology.By J. Fingas, 11.12.2018
MIT's 'GPS' for the body can locate hidden implantsIt could be the key to delivering medicine to hard-to-reach places.By J. Fingas, 08.20.2018
Researchers treat ear defect by growing implants from cellsThey implanted cultured ears into five children with microtia.By M. Locklear, 01.31.2018
Kevlar cartilage could help you recover from joint injuriesIt's as strong as the real thing.By J. Fingas, 11.19.2017
FDA clears implant that treats severe sleep apneaIt could mark an end to medication and invasive machines.By J. Fingas, 10.08.2017
Wisconsin company offers staff implants for keys and passwordsIt's not really Orwellian, but... we'll pass.By J. Fingas, 07.24.2017
Soft, synthetic retinas may offer a better implant solutionOxford's researchers create the first retina replacement to use soft biological components.By R. LeFebvre, 05.04.2017
Retinal implant could add years to your eyesightIt may be possible to fight retinal degeneration in an unintrusive way.By J. Fingas, 03.09.2017
Blood-repellent metal could lead to safer implantsYour body would be less likely to reject this specially crafted titanium.By J. Fingas, 01.23.2017
Bill and Melinda Gates back an implant that could prevent HIVThe mini pump could be key to eradicating a scourge in Africa.By J. Fingas, 01.02.2017
A bike accident left him paralyzed; electricity let him ride againSuperhumans: Inside the world's first cyborg games - Episode 2By M. Lalwani, 09.20.2016
Titanium-gold alloy could lead to super-strong implantsIt's four times stronger than pure titanium, but safe for your body.By J. Fingas, 07.25.2016
ICYMI: Squashing brain cancer and autonomous drones arriveWe’ve figured out how to cross the blood-brain barrier for chemotherapy treatment.By K. Davis, 06.23.2016