Development of a miniaturized, reconnectable, and implantable multichannel connector.

. Connectors for implantable neural prosthetic systems provide several advantages such as simplification of surgery, safe replacement of implanted devices, and modular design of the implant systems. With the rapid advancement of technologies for neural implants, miniaturized multichannel implantable connectors are also required.

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Hemispherical Microelectrode Array for Ex Vivo Retinal Neural Recording.

To investigate the neuronal visual encoding process in the retina, researchers have performed in vitro and ex vivo electrophysiological experiments using animal retinal tissues. The microelectrode array (MEA) has become a key component in retinal experiments because it enables simultaneous neural recording from a population of retinal neurons. However, in most retinal experiments, it is inevitable that the retinal tissue is flattened on the planar MEA, becoming deformed from the original hemispherical shape.

Robustaflavone Isolated from Using Bioactivity-Guided Fractionation Downregulates Inflammatory Mediators.

a (Berberidaceae) has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of cough. This plant is distributed in Korea, Japan, China, and India This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory phytochemicals obtained from the fruits. We isolated a biflavonoid-type phytochemical, robustaflavone (R), from fruits through bioactivity-guided fractionation based on its capacity to inhibit inflammation.

Disappearance of contralateral dominant neural activity of auditory cortex after single-sided deafness in adult rats.

Hearing loss in mature ears can cause functional reorganization of the auditory cortex. The functional reorganization is speculated to negatively affect the outcome of hearing rehabilitation. Therefore, once hearing loss occurs, it is important to provide auditory input before extensive reorganization in the auditory pathways.

Response time measurements in the iOS app-based Token Test, the Brief Token Test in the elderly.

Aim: A pen and paper Token Test utilizing binary scoring of accuracy-inaccuracy in responses evaluates linguistic functions including verbal comprehension. However, the test might not be sensitive enough to detect the aging effect on performance in normal older adults unless the test utilizes a multidimensional scoring system. We hypothesized that the measurement of response time (RT) instead of accuracy would be a feasible way to measure deterioration of verbal comprehension as a function of age in this linguistically vulnerable population.

Rational design, synthesis, and characterization of deep blue phosphorescent Ir(III) complexes containing (4'-substituted-2'-pyridyl)-1,2,4-triazole ancillary ligands.

On the basis of the results of frontier orbital considerations, 4-substituted-2'-pyridyltriazoles were designed to serve as ancillary ligands in 2-phenylpyridine main ligand containing heteroleptic iridium(III) complexes that display deep blue phosphorescence emission. The iridium(III) complexes, Ir1-Ir7, prepared using the new ancillary ligands, were found to display structured, highly quantum efficient (Φp = 0.20-0.