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2020: After R&D tryout, Astellas opts to acquire bioelectronics maker Iota Biosciences in $304M deal
Also known as “neural dust” because of their small size and ability to interface directly with the central nervous system, these battery-free implantable devices empower doctors to safely get closer than ever to the internal causes of disease.
Berkeley, California
Founded 2017
iota holds exclusive license to millimeter-sized, ultrasonic-powered bioelectronic devices developed at UC Berkeley.
Iota's “neural dust” platform—millimeter-sized, wireless implants powered by ultrasound waves, and designed to monitor tissues or potentially stimulate nerves individually.