Applications Of Viral Vector In Neuroscience

Applications of Viral Vector in Neuroscience
There are three major goals for neuroscience research, namely, to understand, protect and mimic the brain. To achieve these goals, it is essential to combine multiple technologies, such as optogenetics, calcium imaging, genetic manipulation, and pharmacology. It is worth noting that viral vectors play an important role in these technologies. There are a series of viral vectors used in laboratories, such as adeno-associated virus (AAV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), lentivirus, adenovirus, and retrovirus. Using viral vectors, the location specificity, time specificity, and cell-type specificity of gene expression can be determined.