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Using magnetic forces to control neurons, study finds brain is vital in glucose metabolism
March 23, 2016 by NewsBot
A new tool to control the activity of neurons in mice avoids the downfalls of current methods by using magnetic forces to remotely control the flow of ions into specifically targeted cells. Applying this method to a group of neurons in the hypothalamus, researchers found that the brain plays a surprisingly vital role in maintaining blood glucose levels.