Optogenetic stimulation (IMAGE)

University of Barcelona

Optogenetic stimulation

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By administrating the opsin gen (green) to the brain cortex, we can selectively activate the neuronal terminals in the striatum, which express the protein. This stimulation enabled an improvement in the symptoms in the experimental model of Huntington's disease.

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Photo: Sara Conde Berriozabal

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