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Channelrhodopsin

Known as: ChR2, Channelrhodopsin-2, Channelrhodopsin-1 
Channelrhodopsins are a subfamily of retinylidene proteins (rhodopsins) that function as light-gated ion channels. They serve as sensory… 
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2018
2018
Virus stamping can target single cells in complex tissues, both in culture and in vivo. 
2017
2017
In the living brain, individual neurons are constantly bombarded by thousands of synaptic inputs, which results in a fluctuating… 
2017
2017
The life sciences are dominated by a handful of model organisms, but unusual creatures have their place in biological research as… 
2016
2016
In vivo whole-body imaging of small animals plays an important role for biomedical studies. In particular, animals like the fruit… 
2013
2013
The brain controls spatial navigation in mammals by activating functionally specialized cell types in the medial temporal lobe… 
2012
2012
The present invention compositions and methods for changing the cell activation and function in some aspects, and the light… 
2012
2012
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, 2012. 
2010
2010
The pioneers of the first generation of widely used optogenetic tools now describe new variants that open further possibilities…