Transports of delight.
Intrinsic optical signals, evoked by neural activity, provide an essentially noninvasive means of monitoring the organization of brain circuitry. A new study by Gurden et al. in this issue of Neuron reveals a surprising role of astrocyte glutamate transporters in generating these signals.
Howarth
Clare
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Department of Physiology, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT, England.
Attwell
David
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D027342:Excitatory Amino Acid Transporter 2; D006454:Hemoglobins; D007473:Ion Channels; D018698:Glutamic Acid