Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2021, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (5): 888-892.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2021.05.032

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Optogenetics—The 2021 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award

Gong Ping1, Xu Zhiqing 1,2*   

  1. 1. Department of Pathology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China;
    2. Department of Neurobiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2021-10-04 Published:2021-10-29

Abstract: Optogenetics has attracted considerable attention since its discovery. This groundbreaking technology was created to help us accurately explore the neural circuits and function. Therefore, optogenetics has collected many scientific awards. In this article, the development and principle of optogenetics are introduced briefly.

Key words: the Lasker Awards, optogenetics, the Basic Medical Research Award

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