Tagging neurons with light

Science. 2023 Aug 4;381(6657):495. doi: 10.1126/science.adj1968. Epub 2023 Aug 3.

Abstract

Molecular circuits for activity-guided optogenetics.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2
  • Calmodulin
  • Light
  • Mice
  • Neurons* / metabolism
  • Neurons* / radiation effects
  • Opsins* / genetics
  • Opsins* / metabolism
  • Optogenetics* / methods

Substances

  • Calcium-Calmodulin-Dependent Protein Kinase Type 2
  • Calmodulin
  • Opsins