"Optogenetic techniques" refer to a set of scientific methods that involve using light to control and study the activity of cells in living organisms. Full definition
The lab has also started to use optogenetic techniques which allows the group to modulate the activity of a specific subset of nerve cells in a reversible fashion. (mcleanhospital.org)
«In parallel, the development of optogenetic techniques for manipulating the activity of brain cells has made possible the demonstration of a causal relationship between these neural patterns and the associated mental activity. (sciencedaily.com)
One area that has just come to the fore involves optogenetic techniques, which allow neuroscientists to selectively manipulate the activity of specific neurons using light. (sciencemag.org)