Chemogenetics vs. Optogenetics: Which Method Should I Choose?
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Blog Post
Published
June 11, 2020, 1:34 p.m.
...optogenetics differ are:
Timing
Targeted manipulation
Controlling stimulation
Invasiveness
Choosing the best...Controlling Stimulation
Some studies rely on delivering reversible or varied amounts of stimulation to receptors...where drawn out effects are required.
Targeted manipulation
Both optogenetic and chemogenetic tools can ...as the light source can be easily and quickly manipulated or turned off. In chemogenetics, while different...injected, this is not as precise and the offset of stimulation is gradual.
Invasiveness
Both optogenetic and...intracranial implant
Noninvasive
Controlling Stimulation
ExogenousEasily controlled
EndogenousNot easily...blog posts
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