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Noninvasive brain control: New light-sensitive protein enables simpler, more powerful optogenetics Posted: 29 Jun 2014 11:21 AM PDT Engineers have now developed the first light-sensitive molecule that enables neurons to be silenced noninvasively, using a light source outside the skull. This noninvasive approach could pave the way to using optogenetics in human patients to treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

How common are cruel comments posted to online news sites? Posted: 27 Jun 2014 10:31 AM PDT Anyone who's ever ventured into the comments section of a news website has likely observed some unfriendly exchanges. Now research has confirmed just how common such behavior is. The study found that more than 1 in 5 comments included some form of incivility, with name-calling as the most prevalent type.

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