Sentences with phrase «given neuron»

The incident modified the tau protein, which gives neurons structural support, rendering it unable to fulfill its role.

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.

Thus, signals coming from a given neuron provide information about odors that activate the specific receptor protein expressed by that cell.

This allows the researchers to triangulate the position of any given neuron.

Microtubules do more than give neurons their structure.

«It gives your neurons a tiny little assault and they thicken in response, so they can better withstand a bigger assault.»