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·January 27, 2023·5 min read

New Technology May Help Inform Brain Stimulation

A new technique that uses ultrafast fMRI is able to capture brain activity at sub-second levels. The technique allows for real-time monitoring of the brain under stimulation conditions.
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·January 17, 2023·4 min read

One-Minute Exposure to Monochromatic Light Shown to Modify Neural Connections

One-minute stimulation with monochromatic light activates several visual and non-visual brain regions. The findings shed light on the impact of light stimulation on brain function.
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·December 22, 2022·6 min read

New Sensor Uses MRI to Detect Light Deep in the Brain

Researchers have developed a new specialized MRI sensor that detects light deep within brain tissue.
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·December 9, 2022·6 min read

Using Light to Manipulate Neuron Excitability

A new optogenetics-based technique allows researchers to control neuron excitability.
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·October 21, 2022·5 min read

Using Light Stimulation to Modulate Brain Waves

Researchers have developed a new system that comprises of a brain implant containing LEDs and gene therapy to modulate brain waves. The technology showed success in suppressing abnormal brain waves akin to those seen during an epileptic seizure.
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·July 19, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Discover Novel Light-Gated Potassium Channel in Neurons

Researchers report they have identified the first natural light-gated potassium channel-rhodopsins.
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·May 25, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Responsible for Information Transfer Between Different Regions of the Brain Discovered

Increasing synchronization of neurons in the upstream brain region that transmits information leads to a significant improvement in the transmission of information and information processing in the downstream region.
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·May 17, 2022·4 min read

Stimulating Brain Circuits Promotes Neuron Growth in Adulthood, Improving Cognition and Mood

Researchers used optogenetics techniques to stimulate specific brain areas to increase neurogenesis and the production of neural stem cells to improve memory, cognition, and emotional processing in animal models.
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·April 11, 2022·8 min read

A Single Memory Is Stored Across Many Connected Brain Regions

Brain mapping study reveals memory engrams are widely distributed throughout the brain, including among regions not previously realized.
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·March 14, 2022·5 min read

Ready, Set…Go! Brain Circuit That Triggers the Execution of Planned Movement Discovered

Researchers have identified a neural circuit that helps suppress the execution of planned actions in response to specific cues.
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·November 30, 2021·4 min read

Controlling Brain Circuits, Behavior, and Emotion Using Light

A newly developed system dubbed Opto-vTrap can temporarily trap vesicles from being released from brain cells.
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·November 13, 2021·3 min read

A New Neural-Optic System Can Manipulate Memories

A new neuro-optics technique can manipulate memory consolidation in mouse models by hindering long-term potentiation. Researchers say eliminating local LTP in the hippocampus erased memories. The method could be used to isolate memory formation at the cellular level.
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