Optogenetics

3D Printed Integrated Microfluidic Optogenetic Neural Probes: Combining Optical Stimulation with Drug/Virus Delivery Functions

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3D Printed Integrated Microfluidic Optogenetic Neural Probes: Combining Optical Stimulation with Drug/Virus Delivery Functions

Recently, a study by Revathi Sukesan and her team from New York University published in Scientific Reports showcased an innovative 3D printed multimodal optogenetic neural probe. This research successfully addresses the challenge of multiple surgeries required in traditional optogenetic studies by integrating optical stimulation with microfluidic drug/virus delivery functions into a single device, providing an … Read more

New Biohybrid Robots Controlled by Optogenetics

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New Biohybrid Robots Controlled by Optogenetics

Editor: Duohang Source: Tech Xplore According to Tech Xplore, it is well known that the physical movements of humans and other animals are supported by a variety of complex biological and neural mechanisms. Although robotics experts have been trying for decades to develop systems that simulate these mechanisms, the processes that drive the movement of … Read more

Zeng Linghui’s Research Group at the Medical School Reveals the Mechanism by which Somatostatin Interneurons (SOM-INs) Regulate Excitatory Synapses through Astrocytic Purinergic Signaling

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Zeng Linghui's Research Group at the Medical School Reveals the Mechanism by which Somatostatin Interneurons (SOM-INs) Regulate Excitatory Synapses through Astrocytic Purinergic Signaling

01 Introduction Research has confirmed that GABAergic neurons regulate synaptic excitability by activating presynaptic GABAB receptors (GABABRs). However, recent studies have shown that astrocytes also express GABABRs and can respond to the activity of GABAergic neurons. Nevertheless, it has been challenging for researchers to distinguish or overlook whether astrocytic GABABRs are involved in the mechanisms … Read more

Micro-Nano Robots: New Technological Attempts in Treating Neurological Diseases

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Micro-Nano Robots: New Technological Attempts in Treating Neurological Diseases

Authors: Wang Jizhuang, Shi Lei, Cao Qinyi, Li Dan The creativity of nature is breathtaking, capable of shaping intricate and intelligent life structures and forms at the micro-nano scale, such as DNA, ribosomes, bacteriophages, and Escherichia coli. In the field of engineering, scientists are striving to mimic the wonders of nature, aiming to create similar … Read more