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Shining a light on optogenetics
Author(s) -
Hunter Philip
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
embo reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 4.584
H-Index - 184
eISSN - 1469-3178
pISSN - 1469-221X
DOI - 10.15252/embr.201642374
Subject(s) - optogenetics , scope (computer science) , neuroscience , cognitive science , computer science , biology , psychology , programming language
The rapidly emerging field of optogenetics merges cell science with microelectronics. Bionic implants to manipulate gene expression and cell physiology with great spatial precision are revolutionizing research and show potential for new therapeutic approaches.