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TEDTalks Ed Boyden, A Light Switch for Neurons

software, multimedia TEDTalks Ed Boyden, A Light Switch for Neurons

Summary
In this TEDTalk MIT neuroscientist Ed Boyden shows how, by inserting genes for light-sensitive proteins into brain cells, he can selectively activate or deactivate specific neurons with fiber-optic implants. With this unprecedented level of contro... Read more
Contents
Neuron Variety and Activity (2:45) -- Difficulty Curing Brain Disorders (1:32) -- Changing Brain Electricity (2:13) -- Installing Proteins in Brain (1:35) -- Neurons Responsible for Reward (1:27) -- Overcoming Fear (1:30) -- Targeting Epilepsy (1:... Read more
Format
software, multimedia
Description
1 streaming video file (18 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Publisher
Films Media Group 2011

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