Welcome to the World of Bioengineering

Bioplastics offer a promising alternative to petrochemical plastics, as fossil-fuel-based materials contribute to global pollution and resource scarcity. Despite these drawbacks, conventional plastics are still commonly used due to lower costs and infrastructure advantages, raising concerns about continued fossil fuel dependence despite growing interest in renewable, sustainable materials.

This blog post explores how neural implants work, from capturing electrical signals in the brain to decoding them into actions, and even sending information back into the brain for therapy. It covers the main implant types (surface grids, microelectrode arrays, and minimally invasive vascular meshes), explains the engineering behind signal transmission and decoding, and highlights advances in flexible, biodegradable materials. The post draws on recent research to show how brain-machine interfaces are becoming safer, more precise, and closer to everyday medical use.

“A simple urinary tract infection can be fatal.” This frightening scenario may seem like a nightmare from the depths of medical history, but unfortunately, according to respected organizations such as the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it does not belong to a distant future but rather points to a grim reality projected for 2050.