Science Corp Prepares First Human Brain Sensor Implant With Yale Neurosurgeon

Science Corporation is preparing to place its first sensor in a living human brain.

“Science Corporation, the neurotechnology startup founded by former Neuralink president Max Hodak, has reached a critical milestone in its quest to merge human biology with advanced electronics”

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Dr. Murat Günel will lead the first U.S. human trials.

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The sensor will rest on top of the brain, not penetrate tissue.

The plan is to place the sensor during already-scheduled surgeries.

The initial device will not include biohybrid components.

Science Corporation's long-term vision is a biohybrid neural interface.

Lab-grown neurons are genetically modified with light-sensitive proteins.

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The neurons are designed to integrate naturally with the patient’s brain cells.

This approach represents a fundamental shift from conventional technology.

Metal probes inevitably cause brain damage that undermines performance over time.

Science Corporation's most advanced product is PRIMA, a retinal implant.

“Science Corporation, the BCI company founded by ex-Neuralink president Max Hodak, is preparing to place a pea-sized, 520-electrode sensor on a human brain’s surface during already-scheduled surgery”

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The company acquired this technology in 2024.

38 patients gained an average improvement of 25.5 letters after 12 months.

The PRIMA implant is a 2mm-by-2mm photovoltaic chip.

This technology provides crucial clinical experience.

Science Corporation completed a $230 million Series C round.

The round valued the company at $1.5 billion.

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The company employs 150 people.

Alan Mardinly has led development of the biohybrid sensor.

The focus is developing prototypes and growing neuron cells.