Ultrasound Directly Activates Sparse Neurons and Modulates Visual Circuits in Deafened Mice
Jiaru He, Jiejun Zhu, Xinxin Wang, Zihao Chen, Jin Yang, Zhen Yuan, Hongzhi Xu, Lei Sun, Zhihai Qiu
This study shows ultrasound directly activates sparse neurons in deafened mice, modulates visual circuits, and confirms direct mechanical effects independent of auditory input.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2025 · PreprintNeuroscience