Electro-optical mechanically flexible coaxial microprobes for minimally invasive interfacing with intrinsic neural circuits.

ABSTRACT: Central to advancing our understanding of neural circuits is developing minimally invasive, multi-modal interfaces capable of simultaneously recording and modulating neural activity. Recent devices have focused on matching the mechanical compliance of tissue to reduce inflammatory responses. However, reductions in the size of multi-modal interfaces are needed to further improve biocompatibility and long-term recording capabilities. Here a multi-modal coaxial microprobe design with a minimally invasive footprint (8-14 µm diameter over millimeter lengths) that enables efficient electrical and optical interrogation of neural networks is presented. In the brain, the probes allowed robust electrical measurement and optogenetic stimulation. Scalable fabrication strategies can be used with variou

SUBMITTER: Ward S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9174211 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature