New advance in brain-machine interfaces: Artificial neurons command Venus flytrap to snap shut

Experts believe that within a decade brain implants and sensors will be commonplace. Neurotechnology – the field that develops tools to interact directly with the nervous system – makes incredible promises and causes understandable misgivings. Its advance is unstoppable and it is nurtured with billions of dollars from investors such as Tesla founder Elon Musk and Facebook. But neuroscience is so complex it must move in very small steps towards that future. Now there is a new focus that could prove to be of huge benefit to this path: an artificial simulation of a neuronal connection made of organic material, which will allow for a better connection with living cells.

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