Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain

Scientists have developed a tiny, injectable device that can control nerve activity without surgery, batteries, or wires, potentially transforming treatment for chronic pain and movement disorders. Powered wirelessly from outside the body, the seed-sized technology has shown promising results in early testing.

Published on RocksNews: 11 Oct 2026, 07:37 UTC
Updated: 11 Oct 2026, 07:37 UTC
Language: English

Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain — Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain — Image credit: ScienceDaily

Scientists have developed a tiny, injectable device that can control nerve activity without surgery, batteries, or wires, potentially transforming treatment for chronic pain and movement disorders. Powered wirelessly from outside the body, the seed-sized technology has shown promising results in early testing.

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