Optogenetic hearing restoration: Hearing with light

What is optogenetics? Is it possible to hear with light? 🔦 "It is simply combining terms: opto and genetics. We use genetics to make cells light-sensitive and then to sort of manipulate them with light. So nerve impulses can travel to the brain" In this part of our podcast, Prof. Moser explains optogenetic hearing restoration, which combines two fantastic technologies: gene therapy and cochlear implants. Did you know that non-pathogenic viruses can serve as carriers to deliver information (genes) to the cells? 🧬 Explore recent clinical studies in our video, and for a deeper dive into the world of hearing, catch the full episode! 🎙️🔬👂 Watch the full episode with Prof. Moser here:    • Auditory Neuroscience, Hearing Impairment ...   This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. The image used on the thumbnail is modified from: https://www.snexplores.org/article/sc...