Problems and outlooks of optogenetic technologies in the 21st century

Abstract

O ptogenetics is an innovative and fast-developing scientific trend uniting achievements of molecular biology and laser technologies for the monitoring of various biochemical processes in the cell and the control of cell activity with light. Recent advances in optogenetics are based on the use of genetically encoded photosensitive ion channels, which demonstrate various combinations of photostimulation. It is especially important to ensure the availability of a high-quality fiber-optic