Bioelectricity: from neurons to behavior

We will study the underbelly of nervous systems: from worms and roaches to humans. Using the electric nature of nerve impulses we will detect muscles in action and use them to control devices and each other. We will also work with planaria worms that regenerate using bioelectrical signaling and with large roaches that detect their physical surrounding using action potentials. Requirements: be prepared to pass electric currents through each other for fun and for science. We will also operate on worms and/or roaches to learn to control their locomotion: it is therefore important to be comfortable with dissecting live organism.