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Protein-based coating could help rehabilitate long-term brain function

July 31, 2012 by

Scientists have developed a bioactive coating which not only "camouflages" electrodes in the brain tissue but also suppresses the brain's immune response. With this method, researchers hope to turn the short-term effects of deep brain stimulation into a long-term solution.

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