Recent advancements in Micro-engineered devices for surface and deep brain animal studies: A review

Developing technologies for understanding the functioning of brain and treating neurological disorders is an important area research in neuroscience. Devices that form neural interfaces have a significant contribution progressing this field. Technological advancements driven by microfabrication techniques materials innovation led to developing new class engineered microelectrode devices. These miniaturized devices provide seamless as demonstrated successfully animal models. Depending on region be studied application involved, surface depth micro-engineered been developed recording or stimulating electrical signals. also shown potential used treat such epilepsy parkinsonian. Strategies nanowires electrode polymer flexible substrates proven help minimize anti-inflammatory response maximize density microelectrodes. This article provides detailed overview recent developments various