Researchers have developed a laser-based system that allows optical simulation of individual nerve fibers in living mice. Through this process, they have demonstrated that the nervous system has a direct influence on the immune system. Over the past ten years, a new method has literally shed more light on the brain: optogenetics allows scientists to [..]

[two_fifth][/two_fifth] [three_fifth last] One of the most established uses of femtosecond lasers for tissue modification is LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis). The precision and minimal damage achievable with femtosecond pulses is ideal for cutting the delicate transparent cornea of the eye. Even though the femtosecond LASIK procedure has been practiced for over a decade, improved [..]