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Optothermal nanomotors for rhythmic neuromodulation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Light-driven nanomotors deliver rhythmic heat pulses that synchronize neuronal calcium and firing patterns, outperforming continuous stimulation to repair brain circuits and restore movement in Alzheimer’s zebrafish.

Source: National Science Review

DOI: 10.1093/nsr/nwag538

Authors: Xiaoya Liu, Guoshuai Zhu, He Wang, Xing Li, Jianyun Xiong, Ziyi He, Zihao Su, Ting Pan, Yang Shi, Baojun Li, Hongbao Xin

Institutions: Jinan University, Guangdong Medical College, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Language: English

Topic: Neuroscience and Neural Engineering

Subfield: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000

Funder: National Natural Science Foundation of China

Awards: G3145205036, G3264973842, G5536222347, G7091924171

OpenAlex ID: W7204191857

FWCI: 2.529

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