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New neural interface promises surgery-free access to nervous system

New neural interface promises surgery-free access to nervous system

The Engineer, Nov. 14, 2024

Diagnosing, managing and treating neurological disorders with minimal surgical risks could be possible with a new technique developed by Rice University and UTMB. This is the first reported technique that enables a neural interface to simultaneously access the brain and spinal cord through a simple and minimally invasive lumbar puncture,” UTMB’s Dr. Peter Kan.