How a Brainless Alga Sparked a Nobel-Winning Brain Technology
Optogenetics revolutionized neuroscience by allowing researchers to control neurons using light. Surprisingly, the foundational technology originated not from studying complex brains, but from a simple, brainless alga. This discovery has transformed our understanding of neurological functions and paved the way for advanced treatments for brain disorders by enabling precise cellular-level manipulation.
Source: Wired