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Combining Optogenetics with Artificial microRNAs to Characterize the Effects of Gene Knockdown on Presynaptic Function within Intact Neuronal Circuits

Name: Combining Optogenetics with Artificial microRNAs to Characterize the Effects of Gene Knockdown on Presynaptic Function within Intact Neuronal Circuits
Uploaded: 2026-10-13
Duration: 9 min 17 s
Description: Learn to combine artificial microRNA-mediated RNA interference with optogenetics for studying presynaptic function in intact neuronal circuits. This method enables selective gene knockdown and monitoring of synaptic transmission in acute brain slices.

DOI: 10.3791/57223-v

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