3 People Have Gotten Cancer-Detecting Implants in Their Brains
A startup called Coherence Neuro has conducted preliminary human trials of a brain implant designed to detect and treat brain tumors using electrical stimulation. The device was tested for 30 minutes during surgery to ensure safety before future long-term implantation trials.
Why it matters
This represents a novel intersection of neuroscience and oncology, potentially offering new ways to treat aggressive brain cancers.
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