[Adta] Worm Boogie

[Christina Devereaux]

Hi All,

 

Some interesting PR happenings to report.

Los Angeles Radio 89.3 KPCC had a "special" science feature on "the Loh Down
on Science" where it talks about 

 

"Worm Boogie":  German Researchers made particular worms dance by using
colored light activating nerve cells which triggered muscle cells to
contract.  Yellow light made the worm stop wiggling. Scientists say "if
light can make a worm wiggle, it could also be used to control a single
disobedient brain cell.  This could mean targeted approaches to mental
diseases light years ahead of drugs or electro shock.  The cellular on off
switch may also help researchers map out some of the brain's most mysterious
pathways literally the road to happiness, love, hate, hope, despair. or at
the very least, to better dance moves!"

 

You can listen by downloading the MP3 from this link.  It is only about one
minute and a half.

http://www.npr.org/rss/podcast.php?id=510131 

 

Thanks to Gabrielle Kaufman for pointing out the "Worm Boogie" Great EARS
Gabrielle!!

 

Warmly,

Christina Devereaux

Chairperson, Public Relations Committee

American Dance Therapy Association

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