Single shot low-dose radiation durably and focally increases cortical excitability: a potential therapy for neuronal circuit disorders?
Wei Fan, Jannik Maier, Ting Fu, Fabian Langenbahn, Fabian Peter, Saleh Altahini, Dirk Cleppien, Stephanie Hehlgans, Julian Anthes, Michael Bret Schneider, Hemmings Wu, John R. Adler, Michael J. Schmeißer, Franz Roedel, Albrecht Stroh
This study shows that low-dose radiation increases cortical excitability in mice, suggesting potential therapeutic use for neuronal circuit disorders.
bioRxiv · Aug 11, 2026 · PreprintNeuroscience