Axonjai

Axonjai is a hypothetical concept used in speculative neuroscience and science fiction to describe an engineered mode of axon-centered neural communication. The term blends 'axon' with a coined suffix intended to denote a stable, directional signal motif that could be encoded within or alongside biological signals. In speculative discussions, axonjai refers to imagined alterations at the molecular or cellular level that would enable axons to carry additional information channels or transmit signals with reduced degradation.

It is not a proven technology and has no verified demonstration in peer-reviewed neuroscience. The concept appears in various essays and fiction as a thought experiment about future neurotechnology.

Proposed mechanisms vary by author, but generally envision either artificial components integrated into axonal membranes or abstract signaling constructs that augment conduction. Reported potential benefits include higher bandwidth, greater resilience to injury, and new brain-computer interface capabilities. However, critics point to substantial biophysical, ethical, and practical challenges, noting that real axons have strict metabolic and functional limits that any such augmentation would need to respect.