Schematic Drawing of the Experimental Setup (IMAGE)

National Institutes of Natural Sciences

Schematic Drawing of the Experimental Setup

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Neuronal cells in the monkey's motor cortex expressing channelrhodopsin were illuminated with blue laser lights. This illumination successfully induced neuronal activity in the motor cortex, muscle activity of the arm, and arm movements.

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Atushi Nambu

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