Researchers at The University of Texas at San Antonio are using nanodisks, or magnetic technology, to help stimulate brain neurons in people who suffer from neuromuscular diseases, such as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

They completed several successful treatments that they can observe under the microscope.

Learn more on this episode of SciTech Now airing Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. on KLRN.