
Silicon nanowires modulate neuronal activity
New non-invasive technique could help in the development of new non-invasive treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
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New non-invasive technique could help in the development of new non-invasive treatments for neurodegenerative diseases
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Supramolecular structure carries on rotating thanks to spontaneous symmetry breaking
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