Albert Einstein once said, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science.” The quest to understand the human brain is fascinating. It has challenged scientists and philosophers for a long time. But, neurophotonics has changed that. It combines optical and genetic breakthroughs to study and change brain function at a cellular level.…
Optogenetics: Controlling the Brain with Light
“Light is the most exquisite and versatile tool in the universe.” – Richard Feynman, Nobel Laureate in Physics. Feynman’s words highlight the power of optogenetics. This technology blends genetics and optics to explore the brain. It offers hope for those with psychiatric disorders, giving us control over brain circuits. Optogenetics started in 2005. It uses light-sensitive proteins to control specific brain cells. By adding genes…