Channelrhodopsins with improved light sensitivity for minimally-invasive optogenetics
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...-invasive gene delivery and optogenetic excitation. Excitation of neurons deeper in the brain may still...makes them light-responsive. When light shines on excitatory channelrhodopsin-expressing neurons, the channelrhodopsins...action potential (Figure 1). This light-induced excitation can take place in a tissue culture dish but can... as compared to direct injection. This lower multiplicity of infection (MOI) makes it challenging for ...