In a crucial partnership, brain function relies on its primary cell, the neuron, connecting with other neurons to form a circuit known as a synapse to produce thoughts, memory, speech, and movement. Electronics are currently being developed to mimic these neurons and synapses, and achieve brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), in a field known as neuromorphic engineering. It is hoped these biomimetic neuromorphic systems will fuse silicon … Continue reading The brain combines artificial and natural vision to restore sight.