Researchers Invent Tiny, Light-Powered Wires to Modulate Brain'S Electrical Signals (IMAGE)

University of Chicago

Researchers Invent Tiny, Light-Powered Wires to Modulate Brain'S Electrical Signals

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The rod at top right is positioned to modify electrical signaling between the neurons. The entire image is smaller than the diameter of a single human hair.

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Parameswaran et al/University of Chicago

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