cyborg

Australian scientists should set minds to developing bionic brain, report says – theguardian.com

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Australian scientists should set a goal of developing the world’s first bionic brain, a report into the future of brain research recommends.

The report, Inspiring smarter brain research in Australia, calls for an investment of $250m over 10 years into interdisciplinary projects to understand the human brain.

via Australian scientists should set minds to developing bionic brain, report says | World news | theguardian.com.

Vampire batteries

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It seems appropriate to follow a Mongrels post with news of a way their cyborg implants might be powered.

Yeast cells feeding on the glucose in human blood might one day power implants such as pacemakers. A living source of power that is able to regenerate itself would eliminate the need for regular operations to replace batteries.

via io9