Studying Thalamic Bursting (IMAGE)

Georgia Institute of Technology

Studying Thalamic Bursting

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Using optogenetics and other technology, researchers have for the first time precisely manipulated bursting activity of cells in the thalamus, tying it to the sense of touch. Shown are Georgia Tech graduate student Clarissa Whitmire and Georgia Tech professor Garrett Stanley.

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Credit: Rob Felt, Georgia Tech

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