Engineering researchers use laser to 'weld' neurons
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 10:47
in Biology & Nature
A method of connecting neurons, using ultrashort laser pulses -- a breakthrough technique that opens the door to new medical research and treatment opportunities -- has been developed by scientists. Neurons are cells in the nervous system that are responsible for transferring information between the brain and the rest of the body. The research team is the first ever to find a way to bond neurons and in doing so, is giving researchers a powerful new tool.