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title: "Optogenetics"
type: concept
related: [Opsins, Optogenetics]
source: https://www.jemoka.com/posts/kbhoptogenetics/
confidence: high
status: active
---

Optogenetics are a process of neurology circuit investigations:
every neuron which expresses as specific change becomes sensitive to light therefore, you can shine a light on the mouse&rsquo;s brain to control it This uses a set of molecules named opsins.
