New material made of carbon nanotubes supports the growth of nerve fibers, bridging segregated neural explants and providing a functional re-connection. Implanting it into the brain of small rodents did not marked immune response. It could be evaluated for prosthetic nervous system applications.

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New material made of carbon nanotubes supports the growth of nerve fibers, bridging segregated neural explants and providing a functional re-connection. Implanting it into the brain of small rodents did not marked immune response. It could be evaluated for prosthetic nervous system applications.