Neural connections are vital, and we already have the solution when something goes wrong: a “biocable” for the brain

Duke University researchers published a Nature study on LinCx, a biological “biocable” for rewiring brain circuits.

Built from fish-derived proteins, LinCx creates artificial electrical synapses that can link selected neurons without external stimulation.

The system worked in nematode worms and mice, showing a precise way to bypass damaged neural connections.

The approach could help restore lost communication in the brain and lay groundwork for future genetic brain-disorder treatments.