ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 1, 2014·7 min readStudies Identify Spinal Cord Neurons that Control Skilled Limb MovementResearchers identify two types of neurons which enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·April 4, 2014·2 min readLight Activated Neurons from Stem Cells Restore Function to Paralysed MusclesResearchers use optogenetics to restore function to paralyzed muscles.Read More
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