Jon Pierce-Shimomura, University of Texas at Austin (2 of 2) (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Jon Pierce-Shimomura, University of Texas at Austin (2 of 2)

Caption

Using a method called optogenetics, Jon Pierce-Shimomura can turn targeted genes on and off using light.

Credit

Marsha Miller

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.