Targeted Cells (IMAGE)

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Targeted Cells

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A transmitted light image shows the striatum, a region of the mouse brain involved in motor activity planning. The image is overlaid with a colored visualization highlighting cells (in green) that are targeted for neurostimulation. These cells have been infected with a virus that causes them to produce temperature-sensitive ion channels, which can be stimulated remotely via magnetic nanoparticle heating.

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Credit: Munshi <i>et al, eLife</i>

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