Abstract
The ability to locally activate neurons in living brain slices by using light to release 'caged' neurotransmitter allows the organization and development of neural circuits to be studied at a hitherto impossible level of detail.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Brain / cytology
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Brain / growth & development
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Brain / physiology
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In Vitro Techniques
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Light
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Neural Pathways / cytology
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Neural Pathways / growth & development
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Neural Pathways / physiology
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Neurons / physiology*
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Neurotransmitter Agents / physiology*
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Neurotransmitter Agents / radiation effects