Rapidly-customizable, scalable 3D-printed wireless optogenetic probes for versatile applications in neuroscience.

ABSTRACT: Optogenetics is an advanced neuroscience technique that enables the dissection of neural circuitry with high spatiotemporal precision. Recent advances in materials and microfabrication techniques have enabled minimally invasive and biocompatible optical neural probes, thereby facilitating in vivo optogenetic research. However, conventional fabrication techniques rely on cleanroom facilities, which are not easily accessible and are expensive to use, making the overall manufacturing process inconvenient and costly. Moreover, the inherent time-consuming nature of current fabrication procedures impede the rapid customization of neural probes in between in vivo studies. Here, we introduce a new technique stemming from 3D printing technology for the low-cost, mass production of rapidly customiza

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7942018 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature