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Education anatomy and Histological sample Striated (Skeletal) muscle of mammal Tissue under the microscope.
Mechanical Implant Stirs Wasting Muscle Back into Action
An implantable device stimulates muscle contraction and prevents muscular atrophy in mice.
Mechanical Implant Stirs Wasting Muscle Back into Action
Mechanical Implant Stirs Wasting Muscle Back into Action

An implantable device stimulates muscle contraction and prevents muscular atrophy in mice.

An implantable device stimulates muscle contraction and prevents muscular atrophy in mice.

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Illustration showing an experimental device called MAGENTA and how it works
Infographic: Tissue Implant Gets Muscles Moving, Prevents Atrophy
Holly Barker, PhD | Apr 3, 2023 | 1 min read
The experimental device, known as MAGENTA, forces muscles to contract, simulating natural movement. 
Two men wearing coats and hats who are standing side-by-side on a sidewalk walk towards the camera with the assistance of walkers.
Within Hours, Surgical Implant Lets Paralyzed Patients Walk
Dan Robitzski | Feb 8, 2022 | 2 min read
Multiple clinical trial participants who have severe spinal injuries were able to stand, walk, and perform specific activities after just one day of using an implant surgically embedded in their spines.
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Artificial Heart Valves Grow with Lambs
Emma Yasinski | Mar 19, 2021 | 3 min read
Two of the implanted valves lasted a full year as the animals matured into adult sheep, demonstrating that it might be possible to treat children with valve replacements that grow along with them.
Deep Brain Stimulation Improves Depression Symptoms: Study
Catherine Offord | Oct 7, 2019 | 2 min read
The effects of the therapy in a small group of  patients were long-lasting, researchers say, adding to evidence that the approach works for treatment-resistant depression.
Image of the Day: Imposter Neurons
Carolyn Wilke | Mar 1, 2019 | 1 min read
Researchers have implanted electronics masquerading as neurons in the brains of mice.
Bioresorbable Brain Implants
Catherine Offord | Jan 19, 2016 | 2 min read
Sensors made from biodegrading materials may soon provide a safe, cost-effective alternative to current technology, a study shows.
Wireless Charger Could Power Implants
Kerry Grens | May 21, 2014 | 1 min read
A new technology allows for charging up tiny electronics from a distance, perhaps powering devices deeply embedded within tissue.
Vanishing Batteries
Rina Shaikh-Lesko | Mar 26, 2014 | 1 min read
Researchers describe a major component of biodegradable implants.
Monkey Brain Booster
Beth Marie Mole | Sep 19, 2012 | 1 min read
Scientists use a frontal-lobe implant to improve thinking skills in primates.
Bionic Eye Sees the Light
Cristina Luiggi | May 15, 2012 | 1 min read
A light-powered retinal implant restores vision in rats.
The Joint Collector
Hannah Waters | Mar 1, 2012 | 3 min read
Forget stamps: one bioengineer amasses broken artificial joints to learn why they failed and how to build better ones.
The Implant Melting Pot
Hannah Waters | Feb 23, 2012 | 1 min read
Dutch company Orthometals recycles and melts down implants left behind after cremation.
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