Lighting Up the Brain: The Science of Optogenetics

By: Marc Zimmer

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Synopsis: What if neuroscientists could look inside the human brain and watch individual brain cells send signals to one another? What if they could then control these brain cells to direct thoughts and actions? This may sound like science fiction, but it's actually a scientific revolution called optogenetics. Neuroscientists would like to use this new technology on human brains to uncover secrets about how the brain processes information and drives human behavior. Doctors hope to use optogenetics to restore sight and to treat Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, depression, and other debilitating or deadly health problems. Discover how the innovative work of leaders in the field is poised to radically transform science, medicine, and human health.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 80 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781541521988
Related ISBNs:: 9781541521964, 9781512427523, 9781541521971, 9781512498844
Publisher:: Lerner Publishing Group
Date of Addition:: 03/07/23
Copyrighted By:: Marc Zimmer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Teens, Technology, Psychology, Medicine
Grade Levels:: Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade, Tenth grade, Eleventh grade, Twelfth grade
Reading Age:: 11–18
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.