Now a new generation of scientists is using light to study the activity of neurons — including those previously inaccessible — without damaging nearby cells. (discovermagazine.com)
When they selectively eliminated supporting cells in newborn mice, nearby cells rapidly replaced them, thereby preserving hearing. (science.sciencemag.org)
If a bubble is too big or too close, however, the technique can damage or destroy nearby cells. (sciencedaily.com)