Bionic Implant for Schizophrenia
Researchers in Australia are leading the development of a bionic implant which will mitigate the symptoms of schizophrenia. There are a wide range of symptoms involved in schizophrenia including delusions, hallucinations, and diminished joy in life. Currently we rely on antipsychotic medications some of which pose serious side effects.
The device would be implanted in the frontal lobe of the brain and regulate the stimulation of neurons to alleviate symptoms from schizophrenia. The device will be made of conductive organic polymers which have already proven to be successful in stimulating muscle and nerve tissue.
It is a newly started project but after developing the technology to suit the needs of this project, it will be tested in animal models. If these runs are successful, it could result in clinical trials. Definitely one to keep an eye on in the future as no breakthrough research has been done on schizophrenia in the last 50 years.
see more - https://media.uow.edu.au/news/UOW161660.html
The device would be implanted in the frontal lobe of the brain and regulate the stimulation of neurons to alleviate symptoms from schizophrenia. The device will be made of conductive organic polymers which have already proven to be successful in stimulating muscle and nerve tissue.
It is a newly started project but after developing the technology to suit the needs of this project, it will be tested in animal models. If these runs are successful, it could result in clinical trials. Definitely one to keep an eye on in the future as no breakthrough research has been done on schizophrenia in the last 50 years.
see more - https://media.uow.edu.au/news/UOW161660.html
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