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Fusion42 · 27 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
KAIST developed a wireless implantable neural chip that monitors acetylcholine changes in real time in animal brains after Alzheimer's drug administration, enabling continuous measurement and light-based nerve stimulation. This innovation supports research in drug action and closed-loop brain stimulation systems for brain diseases.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Medtech.
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You can now pursue brain drug testing with a wireless implant that tracks neurotransmitter changes in real time. This opens the door to developing adaptive neural therapies that adjust stimulation based on direct brain feedback.
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