Light Sensitive Molecule for Noninvasive Optogenetics
August 26, 2014 | Terry Sharrer
“MIT engineers have now developed the first light-sensitive molecule that enables neurons to be silenced noninvasively, using a light source outside the skull. This makes it possible to do long-term studies without an implanted light source. The protein, known as Jaws, also allows a larger volume of tissue to be influenced at once.” MORE
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