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Rice University

Magnetic 2

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Rice University graduate students Joshua Chen, left, and Zhanghao Yu test a prototype neural implant that can be programmed and charged remotely with a magnetic field. The chip may make possible imbedded devices like a spinal cord-stimulating unit with a battery-powered magnetic transmitter on a wearable belt.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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