The new tool, called ASAP5, allows real-time observation of the electrical activity of individual neurons. This allows scientists to study how neurons exchange signals with each other and how these signals affect our behavior.
Previously existing methods did not allow recording the weak electrical signals that occur during the transfer of information between neurons. ASAP5 detects even the weakest signals, giving scientists a more comprehensive picture of how the brain works.
This discovery could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Understanding how neurons communicate with each other could help develop new treatments to repair damaged nerve connections.
Source: Ferra
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