Researchers at the Washington University in the US have developed the first bioelectronic medicine. This is an implantable, biodegradable wireless device that speeds nerve regeneration and improves the healing of a damaged nerve. According to the study published in the journal of Nature Medicine, this device delivers regular pulses of electricity to damaged peripheral nerves in rats after a surgical repair process. It accelerates the regrowth of nerves in their legs and enhances the ultimate recovery of muscle strength and control.
This wireless device operates for about 2 weeks before naturally absorbed into the body. The scientists imagine that such transient engineered technologies one day could complement or replace pharmaceutical treatments for a variety of medical conditions in humans. This type of technology called as a " bioelectronic medicine " which provides the therapy and…
