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Read article: Magnetoelectric implants enable remote restoration of nerve function Neural engineering Research update Magnetoelectric implants enable remote restoration of nerve function Engineered metamaterial exhibits novel electromagnetic effects that enable wireless stimulation of nerve cells
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