Physicists 'turn signals' for neuron growth
Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 07:30
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new paper scheduled for publication in the January issue of Nature Photonics describes the use of spinning microparticles to direct the growth of nerve fiber, a discovery that could allow for directed growth of neuronal networks on a chip and improve methods for treating spinal or brain injuries.