optogenetics

Sprache: de

📖 Definitionen

noun
Optogenetik

EN: A branch of neuroscience and biotechnology that combines genetic engineering with optical technology to control and monitor the activity of specific cells, particularly neurons, using light-sensitive proteins.

💬 Beispiele

Optogenetics uses light to precisely control neural activity in living tissue.

Optogenetik nutzt Licht, um die neuronale Aktivität in lebendem Gewebe präzise zu steuern.