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Cognition
Carnegie Mellon University scientists identify genes activated during learning and memory
May 2nd, 2007
Researchers have long recognized that for learning and memory to take place, certain genes must be activated to alter neuron activity inside the brain. Disruptions in normal gene expression within these neurons can lead to alarming consequences, such as seizures and epilepsy. But identifying and cataloging all the genes involved in learning is a daunting task. In BMC Neuroscience, Carnegie Mellon University scientists show how an innovative computational approach can provide a rapid way to identify the likely members of this long sought-after set of genes. "The work could ultimately lead to the development of drugs to treat neurological disorders,"...
Source: Biotech Week (2007-05-02)
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