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Integrated Optical Neural Probe

  • US 20130030274A1
  • Filed: 07/25/2011
  • Published: 01/31/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/25/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A neural probe, comprising:

  • a substrate comprising one or more elongated shanks for penetrating neural tissue, each elongated shank comprising a proximal end and a distal end;

    at least one optical source integral to the neural probe for illuminating the neural tissue; and

    one or more microelectrodes located proximate the distal end of one or more of the elongated shanks for monitoring neuronal activity.

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