ELECTROKINETIC CONFINEMENT OF NEURITE GROWTH FOR DYNAMICALLY CONFIGURABLE NEURAL NETWORKS

摘要

Systems and methods for altering neurite growth are generally described. In some embodiments, a system may include a neuron comprising a neurite and electrodes able to generate a physical guidance cue. The physical guidance cue may be used to alter the growth of the neurite and may be temporally and spatially dynamic, such that neurite growth may be altered in a spatial and/or temporal manner. Dynamic control of neurite growth may be used to form directional neural connections, intersections, and/or overlaps.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
providing a neuron comprising one or more neurite; providing an alternating current electric field; and directionally guiding elongation of one or more neurite using the alternating current electric field.