New Tech Tracks Brain Cells’ Off Switches

New Technology Tracks Brain Cell Inhibition in Real Time

Scientists at Scripps Research have developed a breakthrough technology that allows them to track when brain cells shut off, providing valuable insight into the functioning of the brain and its potential role in diseases and disorders such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and Alzheimer’s disease. The new technique, published in the journal Neuron, provides a unique way to study the brain’s “off switches” and understand how they may malfunction in various conditions.