By using random series of 30 nucleotides — the building blocks of RNA and DNA — he thought he could
give neurons unique barcodes, linking the barcodes across synapses, then create maps of their connections using high - throughput gene sequencing technology.
Not exact matches
When they reach their target
neurons, each
neuron receives a
unique combination of colors, thereby
giving it a visually distinct hue that makes it easier for the researchers to distinguish its fine details from those of its neighbors.
In the study, published April 14, 2015, in The Journal of Neuroscience, the researchers also showed that the combination of nicotine and alcohol activated a
unique group of
neurons,
giving positive reinforcement to continue alcohol and nicotine use.