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Scientists Investigating Whether Neurons Can Transmit Light through Their Axons

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Neurons communicate by firing electrical pulses, but scientists have found hints that neurons may transmit light as well. Researchers at the University of Rochester have begun an ambitious project to study if living neurons can transmit light through their axons.

Postigo et al. aim to see if neurons can transport light like fiber-optic communications channels. Image credit: Gemini AI.

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Neurons communicate by firing electrical pulses, but scientists have found hints that neurons may transmit light as well. Researchers at the University of Rochester have begun an ambitious project to study if living neurons can transmit light through their axons.

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