Neurotechniques
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June 2006
Gene therapy miRacle?
Standfirst
A new gene-transfer technique limits immune response to transgenes by exploiting endogenous microRNA.
Original research paper: Nature Medicine 12, 585-591 (2006)
Shining some light on transfection
Standfirst
Regionally restricted transfection within the neuron is accomplished using lasers to permeabilize discrete regions of the cell.
Original research paper: Nature Methods 3, 455-460 (2006)