The Mac @TheMac
19 February, 06:23
Optogenetics

is a technique whereby excitable cells,

such as neurons,

can be controlled at will

by light.

To do this,

cells are genetically engineered

to produce ion channels

called opsins

that sit in the cells'

membranes

and open

in response

to a certain wavelength of light.

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The Mac @TheMac
19 February, 06:29
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In classic optogenetics, scientists implant optical fibers near opsin-dotted neurons to deliver the light stimulation. Computer-programmed light pulses can then target these newly light-sensitive neurons in a particular region of the brain and control their activity like puppets on a string.

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The Mac @TheMac
19 February, 06:32
In response The Mac to his Publication
Despite efforts to visualize the spatio–temporal dynamics of single messenger RNAs, the ability to precisely control their function has lagged. This study presents an optogenetic approach for manipulating the localization and translation of specific mRNAs by trapping them in clusters.

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