Foundation-sponsored research in an interdisciplinary academic ecosystem leads to impactful outputs of innovations and new companies. This screencast walks through an example centered on the Mark Schnitzer Group at Stanford University.
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Combining two cutting-edge techniques reveals that neurons in the prefrontal cortex are built to respond to reward or aversion, a finding with implications for treating mental illness and addictions.
A miniature device that combines optogenetics – using light to control the activity of the brain – with a newly developed technique for wirelessly powering implanted devices is the first fully internal method of delivering optogenetics. The blue glowing device the size of a peppercorn can activate neurons of the brain, spinal cord or limbs in mice and is powered wirelessly using the mouse's own body to transfer energy. Represents collaboration PI and Post Docs, multi-discipline, Known4 Labs.
A new microscope could provide unique insights into treating muscular degenerative diseases. Stanford News reports on a collaboration of scientists in bioengineering, biology and applied physics which has developed a microscope that can visualize and measure the force-generating contractions of these patients' individual motor units.