optogenetics

Idioma: pt

📖 Definições

noun
optogenética

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.

💬 Exemplos

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

A optogenética usa a luz para controlar com precisão a atividade neural em tecidos vivos.