Tiny fibers open new windows into the brain

Tiny fibers open new windows into the brain 02/24/2017 12:29 PM EST For the first time ever, a single flexible fiber no bigger than a human hair successfully delivered a combination of optical, electrical and chemical signals back and forth into the brain. Full story at http://news.mit.edu/2017/multifunctional-tiny-fibers-brain-0221 Source Massachusetts Institute of Technology This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111