My previous lab, at Boston University, is searching for a new postdoc! Besides being an excellent and rigorous scientist, Mary Dunlop has an entirely deserved reputation of being an exceptional group leader. My three years in her lab have been the highlight of my scientific career so far, and if I am leading a research team one day, I will already be happy if I can make it half as kind, thoughtful and supportive as she made her group. I'd be delighted to answer any questions that potential candidates may have. Announcement below:

> My lab is hiring! We’re looking for a postdoctoral scholar in the area of optogenetic control, single-cell analysis, and gene expression dynamics in microbial systems. For more details see https://www.dunloplab.com/

#SystemsBiology #SyntheticBiology #GeneExpression #OptoGenetics #Microscopy #academia

Multisensory integration, brain plasticity and optogenetics in visual rehabilitation https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2025.1590305/full

"In the context of visual rehabilitation, combining pharmacological agents with multisensory training paradigms, such as audio-visual integration or tactile-visual substitution, could accelerate recovery by fostering neuroplasticity."

#BCI #optogenetics #multisensory #crossmodal #pharmacology #neuroplasticity #VR

From Stress to Mood: The Neuroendocrine and Immune Interplay in Your Brain

#BrainScience #Neuroscience #SynapticPlasticity #Neurons #BrainChemistry #Optogenetics #Neurotransmitters #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #NeuralNetworks #BrainMetabolism #Neuroimmune #BrainResearch #MindAndBody #BrainInnovation

https://youtube.com/shorts/BJaT-Kjc2QI?feature=share

Researchers used #optogenetics to stimulate epidermal cells in #drosophila larvae, triggering escape behaviours even without injury.

This shows that mechanosensory signals can drive nociceptive responses, linking touch detection to pain responses.
https://elifesciences.org/articles/95379?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=organic

#spotLights hits episode 10! 🙌

Jonathan Townson talks to Helena Crellin (#BuckleyLab) about her #preprint introducing an optogenetic approach to study "how forces are propagated through complex tissues during development" in #zebrafish 🧠🐟

Listen below! 🎧
🎙️ https://youtu.be/6uce4whDt2M

#biologists100 #optogenetics #OpenScience #podcast

🚀 What role does protein design play in advancing next-gen optogenetic tools?

🔗 Protein design accelerates the development and application of optogenetic tools. Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csbj.2025.02.014

📚 CSBJ: https://www.csbj.org/

#Optogenetics #ProteinEngineering #Neuroscience #AlphaFold #ProteinDesign #SyntheticBiology

New #preLights post from Vibha Singh! 👀

In this highlighted #preprint, the research team (#NalbantLab) introduces a powerful new approach to studying mechanobiological regulation in cancer. In doing so, they describe how tumour cells manage to “pull” themselves away from the tumour bulk during invasion.

Read the #preLight here 👉 https://prelights.biologists.com/highlights/optogenetic-stimulation-of-lbc-gef-mediated-rho-activity-dynamics-promotes-cell-invasion/

#CancerResearch #Optogenetics #Mechanobiology #TumourInvasion

#Optogenetics is a technique that uses light to control cells, including neurons. It combines genetics and optics to achieve precise control over the activity of specific cells.

https://knowledgezone.co.in/trends/browser?topic=Optogenetics

(09 Apr) Fruit flies can be made to act like miniature robots

Light and smells can turn flies into remote-controlled near-automatons.

https://s.faithcollapsing.com/zt6e9
Archive: ais: https://archive.md/wip/aonCp ia: https://s.faithcollapsing.com/3jisv

#biology #fruit-flies #neurobiology #optogenetics #robotics #science