News tagged with neural wiring

Silicon whiskers detect neural responses

Dr. Kawano and colleagues successfully demonstrate the neural recording capability of micrometer sized VLS-silicon wires—'Toyohashi Probe' using the retina of a fish (see Fig.1 and Animation). ...

Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine

created Oct 27, 2010 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Diverse 'connectomes' hint at genes' limits in the nervous system

Genetics may play a surprisingly small role in determining the precise wiring of the mammalian nervous system, according to painstaking mapping of every neuron projecting to a small muscle mice use to move ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Feb 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 3