Explore groundbreaking neuroscience research in this 18-minute TED talk by Gero Miesenboeck. Discover how Miesenboeck takes an innovative approach to mapping the brain by manipulating specific neurons to determine their functions. Witness a series of stunning experiments that reengineer how fruit flies perceive light, offering new insights into neural processes. Learn about this reverse-engineering technique that challenges traditional methods of recording individual neuron activity, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of brain function and paving the way for future neurological breakthroughs.
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Gero Miesenboeck reengineers a brain
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