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The Lego-logic of optogenetics

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Daisy-chaining light-sensitive ion channels, pumps and fluorescent proteins extends the possibilities for control of neuronal activity.

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Figure 1: Photocurrent amplitude depends on the wavelength of light.

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Oertner, T. The Lego-logic of optogenetics. Nat Methods 8, 1011–1013 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmeth.1771

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