Chemogenetics vs. Optogenetics: Which Method Should I Choose?
Type
Blog Post
...Noninvasive
Controlling Stimulation
ExogenousEasily controlled
EndogenousNot easily controlled
Unique...spatiotemporal control of a small subset of neurons is necessary, use optogenetics. If broad control of whole...boundaries in neuroscience by granting targeted control over neuronal activity. While they serve similar...optogenetics differ are:
Timing
Targeted manipulation
Controlling stimulation
Invasiveness
Choosing the best ...Chemogenetics does not offer the same level of control over timing. Because chemogenetics relies on chemical... can reach target cells throughout the body.
Controlling Stimulation
Some studies rely on delivering reversible...stimulation to receptors. Optogenetics offers better control over these factors as the light source can be easily...