Akash Singh, Banaras Hindu University Researchers at Ruhr-Universität Bochum have characterized a new reverse optogenetic tool using zebrafish, a protein that can be controlled by light. A zebrafish opsin—a protein that occurs in the brain and eyes—was introduced into the brain of a mouse to study how it affects the brain. An optogenetic tool can […]
Parnad Basu, Amity University Kolkata What happens in our neuron system that we do what we do! Scientists have made some serious progress trying to find out the answer. In a recent study FLiCRE (Fast Light and Calcium-Regulated Expression) tool was used to perform research tasks like tagging, recording, and controlling cellular functions inside any […]
Sampriti Roy, University of Calcutta Serotonin is one of the most famous neuromodulators of behaviour. It helps regulate mood, is required for motor skills and cognitive functioning and is significant in maintaining overall health. However another important trait which serotonin is responsible for has been found out by a study conducted by the Neural Computation […]
