Carefully Crafted Light Pulses Control Neuron Activity
Researchers use coherent control to control the function of a living cell.... Read More...
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Shining Light on Brain Cells That Coordinate Movement
Researchers have developed a novel technique that allows them to insert a gene into Perkinje cells in the adult brain. This approach, researchers say, could be used to change behavior and alter the function of brain circuits.... Read More...
Stretching the Boundaries of Neural Implants
Researchers have developed a flexible neural fiber implant that can deliver both optical impulses for optogenetic stimulation and electrical stimulation. The new implant could help to restore function in those with spinal cord injury.... Read More...
A Neural Basis for Avoiding Threats
Using optogenetics, researchers identify a neural pathway which makes helps make learning to avoid unpleasant situations possible. ... Read More...
Controlling Movement with Light
Researchers demonstrate they can control muscle movement by applying optogenetics.... Read More...
Researchers Show that Memories Reside in Specific Brain Cells
Simply activating a tiny number of neurons can conjure an entire memory.Our fond or fearful memories — that first kiss or a bump in the night — leave memory... Read More...