O3-6-04. Optogenetically induced motor evoked potentials in mice

Optogenetics is a powerful tool that utilizes light to control neurons genetically modified to express light-sensitive ion channels. This innovative technology, which allows for the activation or silencing of neurons on a millisecond time-scale, can be aimed at specific cell types, preventing the manipulation of cells that fall outside a target population. As such, optogenetics has the potential to improve impaired brain networks without side effects commonly associated with alternative strategies (e.g., electrical stimulation).

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