Channelrhodopsin Variants and Uses Thereof

CsChrimson light-activated ion channel polypeptides, their encoding polynucleotides, and variants thereof are provided. Methods of introducing and using CsChrimson light activated ion channels and variants thereof for to alter cell activity and function are also provided.

Researchers

Edward Boyden / Nathan Klapoetke / Yongku Cho / Gane Wong / Brian Chow

Departments: Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Catalysis & Synthesis, Polymers / Electronics & Photonics: Photonics
Impact Areas: Connected World

  • channelrhodopsin variants and uses thereof
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