Recent advances in technology are expected to increase our current understanding of
neuroscience. Nanotechnology and nanomaterials can alter and control neural functionality …

The diverse vision systems found in nature can provide interesting design inspiration for
imaging devices, ranging from optical subcomponents to digital cameras and visual …

Retinal prostheses have been developed to fight blindness in people affected by outer
retinal layer dystrophies. To date, few hundred patients have received a retinal implant …

Neural interfacing devices using penetrating microelectrode arrays have emerged as an
important tool in both neuroscience research and medical applications. These implantable …

Titanium (Ti) alloys are widely used in aircraft structures, aero-engines, space infrastructure
and biomedical applications. However, their low thermal conductivity limits their broader …

Additive manufacturing using selective laser melted titanium (SLM-Ti) is used to create
bespoke items across many diverse fields such as medicine, defense, and aerospace …

Tissue engineering mainly mimics the native cell environment for cell growth and
regeneration. In regard to this strategy, different materials have been used for fabrication of …

Photoreceptors (PRs), as the most abundant and light-sensing cells of the neuroretina, are
responsible for converting light into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. PR …

The bypassing of degenerated photoreceptors using retinal neurostimulators is helping the
blind to recover functional vision. Researchers are investigating new ways to improve visual …

Objective. Retinal prosthetic devices hold great promise for the treatment of retinal
degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration …