Imaging Neuronal Activity (VIDEO)

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The microscope's large field of view and fast imaging capability allows it to image electrial signals quickly traveling from neuron to neuron. Viewing the larger neuronal network is important to understanding how neurological diseases affect neuronal communication.

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Daniel Hochbaum, Harvard University

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