Earthworm muscle drives on-chip valve

The team is hopeful that they could create a whole host of "cultured muscle cells" that could one day be used in medical implants.

"Cyborg-like" earthworm controls microchip with its muscles

Earthworm Jim

Researchers in Japan developed a tiny microchip valve that can be powered by the living cells of an earthworm and a naturally occuring chemical.

“Cyborg-Like” Earthworm Controls Microchip With Its Muscles

Behold the first microchip valve entirely powered by living cells.

The company already offers to microchip its employees.

A tech company wants to implant GPS trackers in dementia patients

Enhanced Humans

A Wisconsin vending machine company is developing a GPS implant for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

A Tech Company Wants to Implant GPS Trackers in Dementia Patients

Is this really the best way to keep wanderers safe?

Humans can get chipped, too — just like their dogs.

All the rage in Sweden: embedding microchips under your skin

Sci-Fi Visions

Read about Sweden's microchip implant trend that allows people to replace their wallets and keys for microchips in their hands at Futurism.

The Danger of Sweden's Microchip Implant Trend | Futurism

RIP wallets, implanted microchips are here to stay.

All the Rage in Sweden: Embedding Microchips Under Your Skin

These employees will navigate the workplace effortlessly.

Employees at this company will be able to use chips implanted in their hands to access a number of office devices, open doors, and even buy snacks.

This U.S. Company Is Offering to Put Microchips in Their Employees

Meet the cyborg employees of the future.

After being paralyzed from the shoulders down, this quadriplegic man has regained use of his hands through a brain-implanted microchip.

Watch This Quadriplegic Man Play Guitar Hero After Regaining Use Of His Hands

Future Society

As of April 6, 2016, UK law requires all dogs that are eight weeks old or older to have microchip implants. Microchips will address "reckless" ownership, as well as save taxpayers' cash that would otherwise be used to look after strays. 

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“Cyborg-Like” Earthworm Controls Microchip With Its Muscles

A Tech Company Wants to Implant GPS Trackers in Dementia Patients

All the Rage in Sweden: Embedding Microchips Under Your Skin

This U.S. Company Is Offering to Put Microchips in Their Employees

Watch This Quadriplegic Man Play Guitar Hero After Regaining Use Of His Hands

New Law Requires all Dogs in the UK to be Microchipped

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