Implementing a hybrid bi-directional communication between neuronal assemblies

Bioelectronic medicine aims at developing devices capable to deliver an electric therapy by stimulating the target organ in a controlled way, possibly with less side effects than standard pharmaceutical therapy. Neural stimulators and implantable systems exploit the bioelectronic technology to reduce neurological impairments. Here we present the prototype of a bi-directional brain prosthesis capable to restore the communication between damaged in vitro neuronal networks.