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May 16, 2022
Stimulating Brain Circuits Promotes Neuron Growth in Adulthood, Improving Cognition and Mood
Led by Juan Song, PhD, scientists at the UNC School of Medicine used optogenetic techniques to stimulate specific brain cells to increase production of neural stem cells and neurons relevant to memory and emotion processing in animal models.