Using magnetic forces to control neurons, study finds the brain plays key role in glucose metabolism

A new tool to control neurons in mice avoids the downfalls of current methods by using magnetic forces to remotely control the flow of ions into specifically targeted cells. Applying this method to a group of neurons in the hypothalamus, researchers found that the brain plays a surprisingly vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels. More »
Source: The Rockefeller University Newswire - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Tags: Science News glucose metabolism hypothalamus Jeffrey Friedman Jeffrey M. Friedman Laboratory of Molecular Genetics magnetic field radio waves radiogenetics Source Type: news