Several organisms possess "ion channels" (gateways that selectively allow charged particles called ions to enter the cells and are integral for cell function) called "channelrhodopsins," that can be ...

Nearly a decade ago, the era of optogenetics was ushered in with the development of channelrhodopsins, light-activated ion channels that can, with the flick of a switch, instantaneously turn on ...

HHMI scientists develop new tool to silence neurons with an unprecedented level of control. Nearly a decade ago, the era of optogenetics was ushered in with the development of channelrhodopsins, light ...