A Primer on Optogenetics: Introduction and Opsin Delivery
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...a specific question. Optogenetics is a tool and, just like any other tool in a scientist’s vast toolbox...proven. Therefore, a concrete, well defined, and robust behavioral output is sufficient to assess the effectiveness...opsin) are also available.
Picking your opsin
You must consider whether you wish to stimulate or inhibit...recombinase while still taking advantage of the robust expression via the promoter in the AAV construct...neuroscience research technique often used beyond just optogenetics. Successful stereotaxic surgery relies...inject virus into 20 or more mice and the injections must be near identical for all of these surgeries. Identify...injection prior to using the virus. You may need to adjust coordinates based on your own method of identifying...