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In vivo Laser Axotomy in C. elegans

DOI :

10.3791/2707-v

9:18 min

May 19th, 2011

May 19th, 2011

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1Department of Genetics, Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair, Yale University School of Medicine

A protocol to cut neurons in C. elegans with a MicroPoint pulsed laser is presented. We describe setting up the system, immobilizing worms, and severing labeled neurons. Advantages include a relatively low-cost system and the ability to sever neuronal processes or ablate cells in vivo.

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