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Lighting up the brain, the science of optogenetics, Marc Zimmer

Label
Lighting up the brain, the science of optogenetics, Marc Zimmer
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
Ages 13-18
resource.interestGradeLevel
Grades 9-12
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Lighting up the brain
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1001456731
Responsibility statement
Marc Zimmer
Sub title
the science of optogenetics
Summary
"Discover the groundbreaking field of optogenetics, a biological technique that uses light to control cells in living tissue. Optogenetics helps researchers understand biochemical processes in live organisms and may someday be used to treat blindness, neural disorders, and other diseases."--, Provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Mind games -- Brain study breakthroughs -- Reading the mind -- Mind control
Target audience
juvenile
Content
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