#FunFriday Quiz: Optogenetics

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FunFriday October 23, 2020

Optogenetics targets individual proteins by:

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Using sound waves to stimulate sound-reactive proteins

Using specific temperatures to stimulate temperature-sensitive proteins

Using lasers to stimulate light-reactive proteins

Using physical stress to stimulate stretch-sensitive proteins

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What is the purpose of targeting specific channel proteins with optogenetics?

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Kill certain populations of cells

Control ionic concentration across cell membrane

Cause cell migration

Control electrical currents within neurons

Optogenetic methods have been used in rodent research studies to...

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Implant false memories

Suppress eating behavior

Evoke previous memories

All of the above

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