The development and application of optogenetics

Lief Fenno, Ofer Yizhar, Karl Deisseroth

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Abstract

Genetically encoded, single-component optogenetic tools have made a significant impact on neuroscience, enabling specific modulation of selected cells within complex neural tissues. As the optogenetic toolbox contents grow and diversify, the opportunities for neuroscience continue to grow. In this review, we outline the development of currently available single-component optogenetic tools and summarize the application of various optogenetic tools in diverse model organisms.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)389-412
Number of pages24
JournalAnnual Review of Neuroscience
Volume34
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Jul 2011
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Neuroscience

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