Brain WavesThe field of neurotechnology, the focus of this blog, encompasses advances in brain science (neurons), information technology (bits) and bioengineering (genes). Up for discussion and analysis: the political, economic, ethical, and social forces that will shape the future of what will be one of the most important and fascinating stories of the coming decades.Webcast of Entire Neural Interface Conference in June- July 2, 2008 If you missed the 38th Neural Interface Conference in Ohio last month, you can see all the presentations via webcast here. The general structure of the conference focuses on the DBS for day one; day two focuses on neural prostheses...http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/07/02/webcast_of_entire_neural_interface_confe... Nasdaq NeuroInsights Neurotech Index Update- July 2, 2008 The NASDAQ NeuroInsights Neurotech Index (NERV) underwent its biannual assessment resulting in the addition of three companies Adolor (ADLR), Noven (NOVN) and Somanetics (SMTS) and the loss of seven whose market cap dropped below the $200 million minimum, namely Alexza...http://brainwaves.corante.com/archives/2008/07/02/nasdaq_neuroinsights_neurotech_index_upd... |