Optogenetics

Optogenetics combines genetic engineering with optics to observe and control the function of cells using light, with clinical implications for restoration of vision and treatment of neurological diseases. As a new discipline much of the basic science and methods are currently under investigation and active development, thus there is a strong need for introductory literature in this field. This graduate level textbook provides an overview of the field of optogenetics in 5 concise chapters: Optogenetic tools, Applications in cellular systems, Mapping neuronal networks, Clinical applications and Restoration of vision and hearing. The concept and content was developed with top international researchers and students at a prestigious Dahlem Conference workshop.

About the author

Peter Hegemann, Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany; Stephan Sigrist, Free University, Berlin, Germany.

Product details

• Assisted by: Hegeman (Editor), Pete Hegemann (Editor), Peter Hegemann (Editor), Sigris (Editor), Sigrist (Editor), Sigrist (Editor), Stephan Sigrist (Editor)
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2013
• EAN: 9783110270716
• ISBN: 978-3-11-027071-6
• No. of pages: 226
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 20 mm x 240 mm
• Weight: 606 g
• Illustrations: 75 col. ill.
• Series: Dahlem Workshop Reports; Dahlem Workshop Reports; ISSN
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Biochemistry, biophysics