Researchers at MIT Use Light-sensitive Proteins to Stimulate Muscle Contractions
Researchers at MIT Use Light-sensitive Proteins to Stimulate Muscle Contractions
news.mit.edu MIT scientists learn how to control muscles with light
MIT researchers developed a way to help people with amputation or paralysis regain limb control. Their optogenetic technique could offer more precise control over muscle contraction, along with a dramatic decrease in muscle fatigue.
