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Brain Functions Controlled by Light

24 May

Wired Science:  To get a crash course in a neurological research technique that uses light to manipulate brain cells, watch this video.

Optogenetics allows researchers to investigate real-time neural interactions involved in animal movement, memories, behavior and even consciousness. It’s also proving useful in unraveling the pathology of conditions like depression, seizures and anxiety.

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About Marlon Campbell

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Marlon Campbell is a prolific Production Designer and Technical Director, working primarily in New York City. His precise, deliberate, and imaginative style is applied to Graphic Design, Film & Theatrical Production, and Internet Communications. His work can be seen in logos, posters, stationary, CD covers, web sites, videos & films, stage shows, and publicity materials for a variety of artists, entrepreneurs, and organizations. He is the Executive Director of Theatre of the Living Word, based in St. Albans, NY.
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