From cell line to brain

Article Abstract:

Two research groups shed light on how neurons differentiate to perform various functions. Both P.J. Renfranz and colleagues and E.Y. Snyder and colleagues used the transplanting of developing cells as their investigative method, although neural cell lines rather than the standard primary neural cells were used. Both research teams found that the transplanted cells grew but only within definite limits. This result does not necessarily mean that neurons' growth is not programmed.

Growth, Central nervous system, Neurons, Developmental neurology

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Transgenic strategies for combinatorial expression of fluorescent proteins in the nervous system

Article Abstract:

A study presents various transgenic strategies that are used to create a choice of expression between fluorescent proteins in the nervous system. The labeling method is found to be appropriate for studying a large number of neurons and their connectivity.

Analysis, Gene expression, Golgi apparatus, Bacterial proteins

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Genetic evidence that relative synaptic efficacy biases the outcome of synaptic competition

Article Abstract:

A genetic method to selectively inhibit neurotransmission from one of the two inputs to a single target cell is used, to illustrate more powerful inputs are strongly favored competitors during synapse elimination.

United States, Neuromuscular transmission

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