Technologies for Stimulating and Simulating the Brain | Ed Boyden

Ed Boyden, a renowned MIT professor and director of the Synthetic Neurobiology Group, explores groundbreaking technologies in brain imaging and control. Boyden discusses the convergence of decades of research, revealing the intricate complexity of brain circuitry and the philosophical quest to understand human existence. This talk highlights his group's innovative approaches, including expansion microscopy and optogenetics, which allow detailed mapping and precise control of brain activity. Learn about the potential of these technologies in tackling neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and the exciting future of brain research.
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