neuron/wire artificial synapse

[Loren Haarsma]

A few years ago I heard a story in the popular media about
a research group who cultured nerve cells in such a way that
they formed terminals at specific locations, close to electrodes
on a circuit board, allowing some electrical signals to pass
back and forth.  (I hope I'm remembering correctly.)

I haven't been able to find a reference with a key-word search.
Could someone point me to a name or a journal reference?

Thanks.


Loren Haarsma