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A USB plug for humans? Electricity outlet test delivers microwatts of power, but transfers data at 16Mbps
* UC Irvine scientists develop hidden charging interface for long-term implanted medical devices * Needle-access outlet powers implants without permanently exposing electrical connections * Researchers achieve 16 Mbps data transfers via temporary implant-needle connections A persistent challenge in bioelectronics is that exposed sockets invite microbial infection, while wireless charging antennas remain bulky. Scientists