Nano-SPEARs gently measure electrical signals in small animals

Nano-SPEARs gently measure electrical signals in small animals 04/21/2017 06:25 PM EDT Microscopic probes developed at Rice University simplify the process of measuring electrical activity in the cells of small living animals. The technique could revolutionize data gathering for disease characterization and drug interactions. Full story at http://news.rice.edu/2017/04/17/nano-spears-gently-measure-electrical-signals-in-small-animals/ Source Rice University This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111