Researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that a new class of light-sensitive proteins are capable of turning off brain cells with light, offering scientists an unprecedentedly effective tool to investigate brain function.
Researchers develop new light-controlled 'off switch' for brain cells retrieved 24 May 2024 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-brain-cells.html
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