Microwire Array 2 (IMAGE) Stanford University Caption A close up of the microwire array. With a silicon chip attached to the top and the wires at the bottom gently inserted into the brain, this device can help researchers take a movie of neural activity. Credit Andrew Brodhead/Stanford News Service Usage Restrictions Image may only be used with appropriate caption or credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.