SIO441: Elon Musk's Neuralink - Real Or Just Hype? Part 2
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Protective mechanisms of the brain and risks of brain surgery
Exploring the blood-brain barrier, astroglia, and microglia as protective mechanisms of the brain, the chapter details their roles in preventing harm to neurons and maintaining brain health. It also discusses the risks associated with implanting electrodes in the brain, such as the foreign body response, cell death, and disrupting the blood-brain barrier.
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