Periodic Reporting for period 1 - NeuroBaBEL (Whispering the language of the neurons to restore vision)
Periodo di rendicontazione: 2017-09-01 al 2019-08-31
In addition to the enormous complexity of the neural code of the eye, there are several types of neurons in the retina which work together to codify the visual information. The final message is sent to the brain by the last cells in this cascade: the retinal ganglion cells. An important step in replicating the biological language of the eye is to understand how these cells are activated in bionic vision. The temporal response of these and the other cells in the retinal network has been characterised in vivo.
Furthermore, a secondary application of this type technology has been investigated. In particular, its application to the gastrointestinal tract. A patent application has been filed.