Bacteria rewired to flash in sync

Bacteria rewired to flash in sync: "University of California, San Diego researchers and colleagues have genetically engineered bacteria that fluoresce in synchronised bursts.

Controlling synchrony between cells might lead to implants made of engineered cells that act as a periodic drug delivery devices, or provide new insights into sleep, learning and brain diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, which are thought to occur when synchrony between neurons is abnormal.

(Source: http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18418-bacteria-rewired-to-flash-in-sync.html)"

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