Organic light-emitting diodes for optogenetic stimulation of Drosophila larvae

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Abstract

Optogenetics is an emerging method in biology that enables controlling neurons with light. We use organic light-emitting diodes to stimulate neurons in Drosophila larvae and investigate subsequent behavioral changes at different light intensities.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings, Light, Energy and the Environment
PublisherOptical Society of American (OSA)
Number of pages3
ISBN (Print)9780960038046
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Nov 2016
EventOSA Light, Energy and the Environment Congress - Kongresshalle am Zoo Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
Duration: 14 Nov 201617 Nov 2016
http://www.osa.org/en-us/meetings/osa_meetings/osa_light_energy_and_the_environment_congress/

Publication series

NameFourier Transform Spectroscopy
PublisherOptical Society of America

Conference

ConferenceOSA Light, Energy and the Environment Congress
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityLeipzig
Period14/11/1617/11/16
Internet address

Keywords

  • Medical optics and biotechnology – lllumination design
  • Thin film devices and applications
  • Organic materials

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