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Artificial neuron transmits chemical signals

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An artificial neuron architecture based on antiambipolar organic electrochemical transistors shows responses to biological ions and neurotransmitters akin to real neurons with comparable speed. The soft and more biocompatible nature of organic semiconductors could enable applications in brain–machine interfaces and in vivo sensing.

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Fig. 1: Antiambipolar OECT.
Fig. 2: Control of mouse heart rate via artificial neural feedback.

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    Shinya E. Chen & David S. Ginger

  2. Department of Chemistry, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA

    Rajiv Giridharagopal & David S. Ginger

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Chen, S.E., Giridharagopal, R. & Ginger, D.S. Artificial neuron transmits chemical signals. Nat. Mater. 22, 416–418 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41563-023-01509-0

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