Chemogenetics vs. Optogenetics: Which Method Should I Choose?
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Blog Post
...behavioral applications where drawn out effects are required.
Targeted manipulation
Both optogenetic and chemogenetic...chemogenetics on the Addgene website.
Optogenetics also requires that light of the correct wavelength reach receptors...such as zebrafish larvae. Mouse studies, however, require a permanent intracranial implant to be surgically...deschloroclozapine (DCZ) has been developed to meet these requirements.
TL;DR
If precise spatiotemporal control of...cells expressing receptors
Invasiveness
Mice require permanent intracranial implant
Noninvasive
Controlling...