Phrases with «optogenetics»

Optogenetics is a scientific technique that uses light to control and manipulate the activity of cells in living organisms. It involves using specialized proteins that respond to light to activate or inhibit specific cells, allowing scientists to understand and study their functions. It can be thought of as a way to switch certain cells on or off using light. Full definition

Sentences with «optogenetics»

The cooperation partners in Switzerland — researchers from the ETH and the University of Zurich — used optogenetic stimulation in combination with intensive rehabilitation training to restore the paralysed paw function in rats. (sciencedaily.com)
In total, the researchers applied the LITE system to 28 different genes to establish it as «a novel mode of optogenetic control of endogenous cellular processes.» (blog.addgene.org)
In this web exclusive, the author offers a longer version of his December 2010 Scientific American article on how researchers can probe how the nervous system works in unprecedented detail, using a technique called optogenetics (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «optogenetics»

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