#  Press - Jia Liu Group 

 



## **2023**

[Scientists Record Electrical Activity From a Single Brain Cell for More Than a Year](https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/scientists-record-electrical-activity-from-a-single-brain-cell-for-more-than-a-year-370509), Technology Networks, Feb. 23, 2023.

[Researchers Record Long-Term Electrical Activity in a Single Brain Cell](https://neurosciencenews.com/single-cell-neural-activity-22547/), Neuroscience News, Feb. 22, 2023.

[For the first time, it’s possible to record long-term electrical activity in a single brain cell](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-long-term-electrical-brain-cell.html), MedicalXpress, Feb. 22, 2023.

[For the first time, it’s possible to record long-term electrical activity in a single brain cell](https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2023/02/first-time-its-possible-record-long-term-electrical-activity-single-brain-cell), Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Feb. 20, 2023.

[Unconventional optogenetics technique spurs long-lasting changes in neuronal activity](https://www.spectrumnews.org/news/toolbox/unconventional-optogenetics-technique-spurs-long-lasting-changes-in-neuronal-activity/), Spectrum, Jan.9, 2023.

## **2022**

[Optogenetics tool could provide long-term control of brain processes](https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Optogenetics_Tool_Could_Provide_Long-Term_Control/a68585), photonics.com, Dec.14, 2022.

[Researchers excite neurons with light](https://www.labroots.com/trending/technology/24194/researchers-excite-neurons-light-2), Labroots, Dec.13, 2022.

[New method uses light to change long-term behavior of neurons](https://health-reporter.news/new-method-uses-light-to-change-long-term-behavior-of-neurons/), Health Reporter, Dec. 9, 2022.

[New method uses light to change long-term behavior of neurons](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20221208/New-method-uses-light-to-change-long-term-behavior-of-neurons.aspx), The Medical News, Dec. 9, 2022.

[Changing the intrinsic behavior of neurons](https://bioengineer.org/changing-the-intrinsic-behavior-of-neurons/), Bioengineering.org, Dec. 8, 2022.

[Using light to manipulate neuron excitability](https://todayuknews.com/health/using-light-to-manipulate-neuron-excitability/), UK New Today, Dec. 8, 2022.

[Using light to manipulate neuron excitability](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/12/221207163037.htm), ScienceDaily, Dec. 7, 2022.

[Using light to manipulate neuron excitability](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-neuron.html), MedicalXpress, Dec. 7, 2022.

[Using light to manipulate neuron excitability](https://news.mit.edu/2022/neuron-excitability-optogenetics-1207), MIT News, Dec. 7, 2022.

[Cyborg brain organoids offer insight into early brain development](https://hsci.harvard.edu/news/cyborg-brain-organoids-early-brain-development), Harvard Stem Cell Institute, March. 24, 2022.

[Cyborg brain organoids offer insight into early brain development](https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2022/02/cyborg-brain-organoids-offer-insight-early-brain-development), Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Feb. 7, 2022.

[Flexible and stretchable bioelectronics inform cardiac health](https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/10.0009349), AIP Publishing, Jan. 12, 2022

## **2021**

<https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2021/12/liu-awarded-air-force-office-scientific-research-young-investigator-research-grant>, Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Dec. 3, 2021.

[Mapping RNAs: research develops new way to map RNAs in the cell](https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2021/12/mapping-rnas), Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Dec. 3, 2021.

<https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2021/10/liu-receives-catalyst-award-national-institutes-health-agency>, Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Oct. 18, 2021.

<https://www.engine.xyz/founders/axoft/> The Engine, Sept 6, 2021.

## **2020**

[Tracking Down Unhealthy Heart Rhythms: Introducing the Elastrode.](http://med.stanford.edu/cvi/mission/news_center/articles_announcements/tracking-down-unhealthy-heart-rhythms.html) Stanford Medicine, Sept 14, 2020.

[Elektrische Heilkunst auf Zellebene](https://www.faz.net/aktuell/wissen/medizin-ernaehrung/bioelektronische-medizin-elektrische-heilkunst-auf-zellebene-16704391.html). Frankfurter Allgemeine, April 3, 2020.

[Ces cellules reprogrammées construisent des structures artificielles](https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/breves/cellules-ces-cellules-reprogrammees-construisent-structures-artificielles-2228/#xtor=RSS-8). Futura-Sciences, March 25, 2020.

[Ces cellules reprogrammées construisent des structures artificielles](https://fr.news.yahoo.com/cellules-reprogramm%C3%A9es-construisent-structures-artificielles-100000987.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYWx0bWV0cmljLmNvbS9kZXRhaWxzLzc3ODg2NTQ4L25ld3M&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFDgybueZLsIO7R4cJw_bUK2DMopO5iWObmXmHJPcJjscyqmy3Z4iwnP-qnEn7DARIJIq8_d9bSN2Iv12bFcXbhEY1nMFW5OJKAvqVfNWuSp37AJnvr9usx4kNPLw6b5uLtMPJHkyWpSEUQ2xFxVjA9t9iqSHF5NReY2YS-HjnnY). Yahoo! News, March 25, 2020.

[Scientists alter cell function with genetic engineering, polymer science.](https://www.scienceboard.net/index.aspx?sec=sup&sub=bioproc&pag=dis&ItemID=580) Scienceboard.net, March 24, 2020.

[Method reprograms cells to build stuff on brain cells](https://www.futurity.org/genetically-targeted-chemical-assembly-2313442/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=genetically-targeted-chemical-assembly-2313442). Futurity, March 23, 2020.

[Method genetically reprograms cells to build artificial structures](https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/news/method-genetically-reprograms-cells-to-build-artificial-structures-332384). Technology Networks, March 23, 2020.

[Harnessing cells to build functional materials](https://cen.acs.org/materials/polymers/Harnessing-cells-build-functional-materials/98/i11). Chemical &amp; Engineering News, March 21, 2020.

[Nerve to implant, someday](https://www.genomeweb.com/scan/nerve-implant-someday#.XoTHu0F7mM8). Genome Web, March 20, 2020.

[Scientists reprogram cells to carry out functions inside the body](https://interestingengineering.com/scientists-reprogram-cells-to-carry-out-functions-inside-the-body). Interesting Engineering, March 20, 2020.

[Genetically modified neurons could enhance function of clinical implants](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200320/Genetically-modified-neurons-could-enhance-function-of-clinical-implants.aspx). The Medical News, March 20, 2020.

[Researchers reprogram cells to build artificial structures](https://www.zmescience.com/science/cells-synthetic-structures-13534/). ZME Science, March 20, 2020.

[Genetically manipulating cells using synthetic materials to construct artificial structures](https://www.azolifesciences.com/news/20200320/Genetically-manipulating-cells-using-synthetic-materials-to-construct-artificial-structures.aspx). AZO Life Sciences, March 20, 2020.

[I primi neuroni geneticamente modificati e controllati elettricamente](https://www.repubblica.it/scienze/2020/03/20/news/i_primi_neuroni_geneticamente_modificati_e_controllati_elettricamente-251805323/). La Repubblica, March 20, 2020.

[Genetically modified neurons could help us connect to implants](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2237987-genetically-modified-neurons-could-help-us-connect-to-implants/). New Scientist, March 19, 2020.

[Scientists program cells to carry out gene-guided construction projects](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200319141028.htm). Science Daily, March 19, 2020.

["Living Materials" study hints at a future with bioelectronic medicine.](https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/living-materials-study-hints-at-a-future-with-bioelectronic-medicine) Inverse, March 19, 2020

[Scientists program cells to carry out gene-guided constructions projects](https://phys.org/news/2020-03-scientists-cells-gene-guided.html). Phys.org, March 19, 2020.

## **2019**

[Cyborg heart could help scientists better understand the human organ](https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/presspacs/2019/acs-presspac-august-21-2019/cyborg-heart-could-help-scientists-better-understand-the-human-organ.html). Acs.org, August 21, 2019.

[Cyborg heart could help scientists better understand the human organ](http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=55787). Nanotechnology Now, August 21, 2019.

[Uncovering how cells become organs](https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2019/08/growing-organoids-uncovers-how-cells-become-organs/). The Harvard Gazette, August 16, 2019.

[Cyborg organoids offer rare view into early stages of development](https://phys.org/news/2019-08-cyborg-organoids-rare-view-early.html). Phys.org, August 9, 2019.

[Cyborg organoids offer rare view into early stages of development. Stretchable, integrated mesh electronics grow with the developing cells](https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/08/190809113019.htm). ScienceDaily.com, August 9, 2019.

[Cyborg organoids with built-in sensors will watch our brains grow](https://www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/cyborg-organoids-watch-organs-grow). Siliconrepublic.com, August 12, 2019.

[Cyborg organoids offer a rare glimpse into the early states of organ development](https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news2/newsid=53363.php?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=nanowerkemergingtechnologiesnews). Nanowerk.com, August 9, 2019.

[Cyborg organoid gif](https://www.eurekalert.org/multimedia/pub/208402.php). Eurekalert.org.

[Harvard team grows cyborg mini-organs out of stem cells](https://newatlas.com/cyborg-organoids-mini-organs-sensors/61006/). Newatlas.com, August 12, 2019.

[Cyborg organoids reveal early stages of organ development](https://weatherherald.com/health/cyborg-organoids-reveal-early-stages-organ-development-64688062). Weatherherald.com, August 12, 2019.

[Cyborg organoids offer rare view into early stages of development](https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2019/08/cyborg-organoids-offer-rare-view-into-early-stages-of-development). Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, August 8, 2019.