Develop brain imaging technology for cochlear implant patients

Researchers at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia have solved the problem they could not find answers during the past 30 years, that is, developing brain imaging technology for cochlear implants.

This is the first brain capture technology in the world to successfully apply to these subjects.

Brain scan for cochlear implants.(Photo: Do ​​Van / Vietnam +)

Cochlear implants made three decades ago to improve hearing for people with hearing loss, but scientists cannot see how they work in the brain.

According to experts, there are two reasons why traditional brain imaging technologies are not effective for cochlear implants.First , cochlear implants are made with anti-tomography materials. Second , cochlear implants emit private signals that insert or resist the measurement of brain signals.

Now, however, scientists have used superconducting quantum blocking devices (SQUIDs) and the results are very positive.

The brain signals they measured were very small, like the steps of ants on the football field.

Researchers hope this finding will open new hopes for deaf patients.