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Neuroscience
How Neurons Are Genetically Modified
Description
Neurons can be genetically modified by transfection, a process that transfers genetic material into cells. Scientists use this approach to quickly change gene expression in neurons. It can silence a specific protein or drive cells to make a foreign or modified protein.
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Transcript
La transfection, soit le transfert de matériel génétique dans des cellules de mammifères, est un outil précieux qui permet aux scientifiques de manipuler génétiquement les neurones et le tissu neuronal. Les propriétés uniques de ces cellules fragiles rendent la transfection difficile, d’où le besoin de techniques spécialisées....
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