The aim is to introduce into the shuttle a viral vector loaded with the gene that the cells of these patients lack, with a particular focus on targeting neurons. (sciencedaily.com)
«If we can find a way to target those neurons in humans, maybe we can reduce the «high» produced by the drug and reduce the withdrawal symptoms,» said Olivier George, assistant professor at TSRI and senior author of the new study. (sciencedaily.com)
Over the past few years Crick's vision for targeting neurons has begun to materialize thanks to a sophisticated combination of fiber optics and genetic engineering. (scientificamerican.com)