Subcellular-sized devices (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subcellular-sized devices

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This image shows the researchers' subcellular-sized devices, which are designed to gently wrap around different parts of neurons, such as axons and dendrites, without damaging the cells. The devices could be used to measure or modulate a neuron's electrical activity.

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Pablo Penso, © Marta Airaghi

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