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In the study, "Brain-wide presynaptic networks of functionally distinct cortical neurons," published in Nature, NIH researchers used two-photon calcium imaging, optogenetics, neuropharmacology ...

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This was a crucial proof of concept. But turning optogenetics into an effective therapy demanded refinements. Key among them was to work out which cells should be made light-sensitive.