Researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology Provide Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Nanodiscs (Magnetoelectric Nanodiscs Enable Wireless Transgene-free Neuromodulation).

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed magnetoelectric nanodiscs that enable wireless transgene-free neuromodulation. These nanodiscs, known as MENDs, have shown robust responses to magnetic field stimulation in neurons, allowing for remote control of reward or motor behaviors in genetically intact mice. The study suggests that this minimally invasive neuromodulation technique could have significant applications in neuroscience research and treatment. The research was funded by various organizations including the National Institutes of Health and the European Innovation Council. [Extracted from the article]