Certain cells, commonly called excitable cells, are unique because of their ability to generate electrical signals. Although several types of excitable cells exist — including neurons ...

Now, researchers at MIT have discovered a way to manipulate these early cellular motions using light, providing a new tool to ...

The researchers observed that light activated the enzyme, causing predictable cell movements. For example, specific light ...

Scientists have continually been seeking better ways to track the electrical activity of the body's most excitable cells, such as neurons, heart muscle fibers and pancreatic cells. These tiny ...