Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open and close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a semiconductor device. A non-limiting example of the semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a plurality of metal nanopillars formed on the substrate. The semiconductor device also includes an amperometric sensor associated with one of the plurality of nanopillars, wherein the amperometric sensor is selective to an enzyme-active neurotransmitter. The semiconductor device also includes a resistivity sensor associated with a pair of nanopillars, wherein the resistivity sensor is selective to an analyte.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a biosensing integrated circuit (IC). A non-limiting example of the biosensing IC includes a plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. A sensor element is formed over a first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers, wherein the sensor element is configured to, based at least in part on the sensor element interacting with a predetermined material, generate data representing a measureable electrical parameter. An adhesion enhancement region is configured to physically couple the sensor element to the first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. In some embodiments of the invention, the biosensing IC further includes an electrically conductive interconnect network configured to communicatively couple the data representing the measureable electrical parameter to computer elements.

Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.

Abstract: A biosensor includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open and close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores.

Abstract: A method of forming a device that includes encapsulating a magnetic resistive access memory (MRAM) stack with a first patternable low-k dielectric material that is patterned by an exposure to produce a via pattern that extends to circuitry to logic devices. The via pattern is developed forming a via opening. The method further includes forming a second patternable low-k dielectric material over first patternable low-k dielectric material and filling the via opening. The second patternable low-k dielectric material is patterned by a light exposure to produce a first line pattern to the MRAM stack and a second line pattern to the via opening. The first line pattern and the second line pattern are developed to form trench openings. Thereafter, electrically conductive material is formed in the trench openings and the via opening.

Abstract: A method of forming a device that includes encapsulating a magnetic resistive access memory (MRAM) stack with a first patternable low-k dielectric material that is patterned by an exposure to produce a via pattern that extends to circuitry to logic devices. The via pattern is developed forming a via opening. The method further includes forming a second patternable low-k dielectric material over first patternable low-k dielectric material and filling the via opening. The second patternable low-k dielectric material is patterned by a light exposure to produce a first line pattern to the MRAM stack and a second line pattern to the via opening. The first line pattern and the second line pattern are developed to form trench openings. Thereafter, electrically conductive material is formed in the trench openings and the via opening.

Abstract: A method of forming a device that includes encapsulating a magnetic resistive access memory (MRAM) stack with a first patternable low-k dielectric material that is patterned by a exposure to produce a via pattern that extends to circuitry to logic devices. The via pattern is developed forming a via opening. The method further includes forming a second patternable low-k dielectric material over first patternable low-k dielectric material and filling the via opening. The second patternable low-k dielectric material is patterned by a light exposure to produce a first line pattern to the MRAM stack and a second line pattern to the via opening. The first line pattern and the second line pattern are developed to form trench openings. Thereafter, electrically conductive material is formed in the trench openings and the via opening.

Abstract: In an approach, a biomedical device comprises at least one electrode, wherein the at least one electrode is coupled with a computer chip; at least two chemical sensors, wherein the at least two chemical sensors are coupled with the computer chip; the computer chip, wherein the computer chip comprises: a semiconductor substrate, and a processor; a microfluidic structure, wherein the microfluidic structure is an inert elastomeric polymer; a power supply device coupled to the computer chip; and an antenna configured to send data collected onto the computer chip to a remote server. In an approach, a processor stimulating a cell sample. A processor senses the presence of at least two types of biomolecules released by the cell sample. A processor records data collected by the at least two chemical sensors. A processor sends the recorded data to a remote server.

Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.

Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed to establish programming of an implantable electrical neurostimulation device for treating chronic pain of a human subject, through the use of a dynamic model adapted to determine pain treatment parameters for a human patient and identify a new device operational program to implement the pain treatment parameters to address the chronic pain condition.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are disclosed to adjust programming of an implantable electrical neurostimulation device for treating chronic pain of a human subject, through the use of a dynamic model adapted to identify pain treatment parameters for a human patient and determine a best device operational program to implement the pain treatment parameters to address the chronic pain condition. In an example, the system to adjust programming of the neurostimulation device performs operations that: obtain data related to a state of pain of the human subject; identify pain treatment parameters using a dynamic model adapted to evaluate the pain treatment parameters in the human subject over a time period, based on the data related to the state of pain; and select a neurostimulation program for the neurostimulation device, corresponding to at least a portion of the identified pain treatment parameters.

Abstract: Techniques regarding pain treatment are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise a system, which can comprise a memory that can store computer executable components. The system can also comprise a processor, operably coupled to the memory, and that can execute the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can include: a data collection component that can determine at least one parameter associated with a pain perception of a subject, a computing component that can determine a relationship between the pain perception and the at least one parameter using artificial intelligence, and can determine a treatment for the subject based on the relationship; and a treatment component that can cause a device associated with the subject to apply at least a portion of the treatment.

Abstract: A technique includes forming a gradient channel with width and depth gradients. A mask is disposed on top of a substrate. The mask is patterned with at least one elongated channel pattern having different elongated channel pattern widths. A channel is etched in the substrate in a single etching step, the channel having a width gradient and a corresponding depth gradient both simultaneously etched in the single etching step according to the different elongated channel pattern widths in the mask.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive memory cell includes a magnetic tunnel junction pillar having a circular cross section. The pillar has a pinned magnetic layer, a tunnel barrier layer, and a free magnetic layer. A first conductive contact is disposed above the magnetic tunnel junction pillar. A second conductive contact is disposed below the magnetic tunnel junction pillar.

Abstract: A solid-state rechargeable 3D microbattery is provided that has improved power density, energy density, and cycle lifetimes. These improvements are afforded by providing a solid-state electrolyte that is composed of crystalline Li1+xAlxTi2?x(PO4)3, wherein x is from 0 to 2. The solid-state electrolyte that is composed of crystalline Li1+xA1xTi2?x(PO4) has a high ionic conductivity (which is greater than 10?4 Siemens/cm) as well as high chemical stability.

Abstract: A nanodevice includes an array of metal nanorods formed on a substrate. An electropolymerized electrical conductor is formed over tops of a portion of the nanorods to form a reservoir between the electropolymerized conductor and the substrate. The electropolymerized conductor includes pores that open or close responsively to electrical signals applied to the nanorods. A cell loading region is disposed in proximity of the reservoir, and the cell loading region is configured to receive stem cells. A neurotrophic dispensing material is loaded in the reservoir to be dispersed in accordance with open pores to affect growth of the stem cells when in vivo.

Abstract: A method of forming a device that includes encapsulating a magnetic resistive access memory (MRAM) stack with a first patternable low-k dielectric material that is patterned by a exposure to produce a via pattern that extends to circuitry to logic devices. The via pattern is developed forming a via opening. The method further includes forming a second patternable low-k dielectric material over first patternable low-k dielectric material and filling the via opening. The second patternable low-k dielectric material is patterned by a light exposure to produce a first line pattern to the MRAM stack and a second line pattern to the via opening. The first line pattern and the second line pattern are developed to form trench openings. Thereafter, electrically conductive material is formed in the trench openings and the via opening.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a biosensing integrated circuit (IC). A non-limiting example of the biosensing IC includes a plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. A sensor element is formed over a first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers, wherein the sensor element is configured to, based at least in part on the sensor element interacting with a predetermined material, generate data representing a measurable electrical parameter. An adhesion enhancement region is configured to physically couple the sensor element to the first one of the plurality of semiconductor substrate layers. In some embodiments of the invention, the biosensing IC further includes an electrically conductive interconnect network configured to communicatively couple the data representing the measurable electrical parameter to computer elements.