Xuandi Hou

Refractive index modulation by ultraviolet absorption of canonical amino acids for in vivo optical transparency

This study identifies arginine as a key amino acid for achieving optical transparency in tissues through its ultraviolet absorption and refractive index modulation properties.

Tartrazine clears live cells while preserving viability at high refractive indices and osmolality

This paper shows that tartrazine clears live cells effectively at high refractive indices and osmolality without harming cell viability.

β-cell-specific Non-invasive Ultrasound Stimulation to Enhance Insulin Release and Glucose Control in Mice

This study uses ultrasound with microbubbles to stimulate beta-cells in mice, enhancing insulin release and reducing blood glucose levels without tissue damage.

The mechanosensitive ion channel Piezo1 contributes to ultrasound neuromodulation

This study shows that Piezo1 mediates ultrasound neuromodulation in the brain by demonstrating reduced neuronal responses in Piezo1 knockout mice.

Circuit-specific sonogenetic stimulation of the deep brain elicits distinct signaling and behaviors in freely moving mice

This study demonstrates that sonogenetics can selectively activate defined neural circuits and induce specific behaviors in freely moving mice through ultrasound stimulation.

Ultrasound neuromodulation through nanobubble-actuated sonogenetics

This paper demonstrates a method using gas-filled nanostructures to enhance and selectively control ultrasound neuromodulation of neurons.