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Controlling neurons with light -- but without wires or batteries
- January 04, 2019
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In optogenetics, scientists use light to turn groups of neurons in the brain on or off. New research demonstrates a new optogenetics method that eliminates the need for bulky optical fibers, gives researchers more precise control of the light's intensity, and allows for stimulating multiple areas of the brain simultaneously.
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"Controlling neurons with light -- but without wires or batteries", MachPrinciple, January 04, 2019, https://machprinciple.com/post/Controlling-neurons-with-light----but-without-wires-or-batteries
