Gene tinkering makes memorable mice 
The addition of a
single gene boosts the memory and learning skills of mice.
References:
Tang, Y.P. . . .
and J.Z. Tsien. 1999. Genetic enhancement of learning and memory in
mice. Nature 401(Sept. 2):63.
Further Readings:
Manabe, T., et
al. 1998. Facilitation of long-term potentiation and memory in mice
lacking nociceptin receptors. Nature(August):577.
Sources:
Lee M. Silver
Princeton University
Department of Molecular Biology
Lewis Thomas Laboratory
Princeton, NJ 08544-1014
Joe Z. Tsien
Princeton University
Department of Molecular Biology
Princeton, NJ 08544-1014
From Science
News, Vol. 156, No. 10, September 4, 1999, p. 148. Copyright ©
1999, Science Service. |