Scientists created a tiny device that can control your nerves to treat chronic pain

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What happened

Scientists have developed a tiny, injectable device that can control nerve activity without surgery, batteries, or wires, potentially transforming treatment for chronic pain and movement disorders.

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  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:23:19 UTC.

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