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Seed-sized injectable device wirelessly stimulates nerves for chronic pain

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A device the size of a seed can be injected through an ordinary needle and stimulate nerves without surgery, batteries, or wires. Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi and Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi reported in Science Advances that the implant produced leg movements in anesthetized rats when powered from outside the body.

Updated Oct 27