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Optogenetics, Illustration

Definition

Optogenetics

Optogenetics is a technique that allows cells to be switched on and off with light.

Unique review: A fascinating look at the science of individuality

Humans

Unique review: A fascinating look at the science of individuality

Culture

How the strangeness of our dreams reveals their true purpose

Health

How the strangeness of our dreams reveals their true purpose

Features

How a 6-year-old had half his brain removed and recovered in 3 months

Health

How a 6-year-old had half his brain removed and recovered in 3 months

Culture

Sleeping baby

Health

The purpose of sleep appears to change when we are toddlers

News

We can train our brain to access our unconscious for a cognitive boost

Health

We can train our brain to access our unconscious for a cognitive boost

News

How brain scanners can help us revolutionise psychiatric drugs

Health

How brain scanners can help us revolutionise psychiatric drugs

Features

Electric current helps dampen tics in people with Tourette's syndrome

Health

Electric current helps dampen tics in people with Tourette's syndrome

News

Neurons in cages

Health

Brain cells reach out to each other through miniature cages

News

Rotten fish

Health

Rotten fish smell could detect awareness in people with brain injuries

It can be difficult for doctors to assess the level of consciousness in people who have had serious brain injuries, but observing their reaction to strong odours may help

News

Technology

Robots with 3D-printed muscles are powered by the spines of rats

News

Mind

Stress early in life can make a child’s brain more like an adult's

News

Video

How DeepMind's artificial intelligence is reinventing the eye exam

Video

Health

Genetically modified neurons could help us connect to implants

News