Remote control of behavior through genetically targeted photostimulation of Neurons
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Optically gated ion channels were expressed in circumscribed groups of neurons in the Drosophila CNS so that broad illumination of flies evoked action potentials only in genetically designated target cells. Flies harboring the 'phototriggers' in different sets of neurons responded to laser light with behaviors specific to the sites of phototrigger expression.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2005
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The kinky propulsion of Spiroplasma
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The swimming movement of a helical bacterium called Spiroplasma is described. Spiroplasma propels itself by generating two temporally distinct kinks that travel the length of the bacterium, thus, indicating that the existence of a contractile apparatus that drives cell movement.
Publication Name: Cell
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0092-8674
Year: 2005
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