Ultrashort pulsed laser in deep head tissues penetration for non-invasive optogenetics in near-IR windows

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Abstract

Optogenetic control of neuronal activity requires efficient light energy transmission through head tissues and bone. Here we evaluate the efficiency of ultrashort pulsed and continuous-wave light transmittance through the mouse scalp, skull, and brain tissues in near-IR optical windows. The outcomes of the experiments and computer modelling show that the brain cortex tissues can be exposed to 10-12% of the original laser irradiation. This finding together with the latest discovery of non-linear phytochrome conversion [S.Sokolovski et al. 2021] prove the possibility of phytochrome optogenetics in living animals and may be applied in the future for non-invasive photo-controlling of neural cells.
Original languageEnglish
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Publication statusPublished - 6 Mar 2023

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