[CTuA15C] Photothermal and Optical Force

[CTuA15C-03] Single-Neuron Stimulation with a Focused Femtosecond Laser

*Yumi Segawa¹, Wataru Minoshima¹, Kyoko Masui¹, Chie Hosokawa¹ (1. Osaka City Univ. (Japan))

[Presentation Style] Onsite

The less invasive stimulation of neurons at the single-cell level was demonstrated with a focused femtosecond laser. The evoked neuronal activity by the laser irradiation was evaluated by simultaneous fluorescent Ca²⁺ imaging and electrophysiological recordings.