Two Studies Fail to Replicate Magnetogenetics Research
Two Studies Fail to Replicate Magnetogenetics Research
The new work calls into question the idea that neurons can be genetically engineered to fire in response to magnetic fields, a setback for the budding technique.
The new work calls into question the idea that neurons can be genetically engineered to fire in response to magnetic fields, a setback for the budding technique.
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Simplified Magnetogenetics
Jef Akst | Mar 25, 2016 | 2 min read
A new technique allows researchers to rapidly and reversibly activate neurons with a magnetically sensitive protein.