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Neurotechnology - MIT McGovern Institute

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Our researchers develop cutting-edge research tools for neuroscience. Optogenetics, for example, allows researchers to manipulate the activity of individual neurons, shedding light on brain function and potential avenues for treatment. We use a broad range of approaches – from protein engineering and chemistry to materials science and robotics – to develop new sensors and modes […]

expansion microscopy · bionic limbs · hydrogel fibers · magnetic nanodiscs · soft-bodied robots · protein engineering · molecular syringes · switchable fluorophores · stealthy probes · apps · MRI sensors · drug delivery systems Our researchers invent tools to enrich how we study, understand, and heal the brain. A breakthrough microscopy technique developed at the McGovern Institute is now used in labs around the world, revealing previously hidden molecular structures and neural circuits, and providing deeper insights

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