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Unraveling the Complexity of the Brain - Xue Han and Maryam M. Shanechi
Pages 49-50

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... Advanced mathematical techniques are being developed spanning the fields of machine learning, signal processing, control, and information theory. Novel photonic and genetic techniques are being explored for increasingly precise optogenetic imaging and control.
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... Together these efforts will help pave the way to understand the brain, treat its disorders, and enhance its functions.
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