AXIOS (Adriel Bettelheim) - Brain implants fuel U.S.-China bioscience rivalry
Brain implants like those being developed by Elon Musk's Neuralink are becoming the latest friction point in the intensifying U.S.-China rivalry in the life sciences. Why it matters: The devices are bringing new hope to patients with strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions. And tech billionaires have fueled advances by pouring billions into biotech startups focused on linking the brain with computers. - But a new national security analysis says U.S. development efforts are being overtaken by Beijing's full-court press around manufacturing, data and commercialization. - The consequences could extend beyond health care, affecting U.S. military capabilities and the ability to train the next generation of AI…