Invertebrates such as Drosophila melanogaster have proven to be a valuable model
organism for studies of the nervous system. In order to control neuronal activity, optogenetics …

Background Optogenetics allows the experimental manipulation of excitable cells by a light
stimulus without the need for technically challenging and invasive procedures. The high …

In Caenorhabditis elegans, optogenetic stimulation has been widely used to assess
neuronal function, control animal movement, or assay circuit responses to controlled stimuli …

Optogenetics is possibly the most revolutionary advance in neuroscience research
techniques within the last decade. Here, we describe lab modules, presented at a workshop …

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) is a prevailing model commonly utilized
in a variety of biomedical research fields, including neuroscience. Due to its transparency …

Compared to traditional teaching laboratory activities, course-based undergraduate
research experiences (CUREs) can increase student engagement and confidence, improve …

Electrophysiology is a fundamental part of neuroscience and there are many published
laboratory exercises suitable for undergraduates. However, the cost of equipping a lab is …

Mantis shrimp are aggressive, burrowing crustaceans that hunt using one the fastest
movements in the natural world. These stomatopods can crack the calcified shells of prey or …

Background: The goals of laboratory experiences include developing knowledge base,
research skills, and scientific communication abilities. Objective: The aim was to assess an …

Optogenetic tools have revolutionized the study of neuronal circuits in Caenorhabditis
elegans. The expression of light-sensitive ion channels or pumps under specific promotors …