The development of implantable electrode arrays that broadly and seamlessly integrate with brain tissue will require innovation that responsibly considers clinically relevant neuroethical concerns.
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Cabrera, L., Sadle, C. & Purcell, E. Neuroethical considerations of high-density electrode arrays. Nat Biomed Eng 3, 586–589 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-019-0407-2
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