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Could breath power a brain stimulator?

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Researchers at the University of Connecticut recently shared their development of a new method for charging brain stimulators.

A report in Cell Reports Physical Sciences last month highlighted a charging method using a person’s own breathing movements. This could alleviate the issues caused by the surgery required each time an implantable deep brain stimluator’s batteries need changing.

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