Brain implant electrode material shows MRI compatibility

An alternative electrode material for brain implants has been shown to be MRI compatible and more durable compared to metal implants.
Side-by-side look at platinum (left) and glassy carbon (right) thin-film electrodes for deep brain stimulation (Image: SDSU)Deep brain stimulation involves implanting electrodes into the brain to produce electrical impulses that control abnormal movement, but current implant materials can present anomalies when the patient requires further medical evaluation via a