Neurotechniques
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October 2007
Awakenings
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Photostimulation of lateral hypothalamic neurons expressing a light-activated cation channel induces awakening from sleep.
Original research paper: Nature doi: 10.1038/nature06310 (2007)
Running to stand still
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A modified two-photon microscope images neural activity in mice that are running on a treadmill.
Original research paper: Neuron 56, 43-57 (2007)
The need for speed
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A new microarray-based technique quickly and inexpensively maps quantitative trait loci.
Original research paper: Nature Methods 4, 839-841 (2007)
Rainbow after a STORM
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Researchers design multicolor probes for a microscopy technique with 20-30 nanometer resolution.
Original research paper: Science 317, 1749-1753 (2007)