Channelrhodopsin

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Channelrhodopsin is a light-sensitive protein found in algae and certain microorganisms that acts like a biological light switch for cells. When exposed to blue light, this protein opens up to allow positively charged ions to flow into cells, which can trigger electrical signals similar to those used by neurons in t…