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Brain implant made from graphene is set to begin UK clinical trial

Patients in Manchester will take part in first study using ‘wonder material’ that was discovered in the city
InBrain, a neurotech company in Barcelona, made graphene implants for the Manchester study.

The first brain implant made of graphene, hailed as a “wonder material” after its discovery at Manchester university 20 years ago, is set to begin a clinical trial in the city at the end of this month.

Researchers at Manchester’s National Graphene Institute hope the landmark trial will lead to interfaces between the human brain and external computers that are more sensitive than today’s devices.

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