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Články z PhysOrg'GPS system' for protein synthesis in nerve cells gives clues for understanding brain disorders

9. 3 2011 (19:24)

Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania explain how a class of RNA molecules is able to target the genetic building blocks that guide the functioning of a specific part of the nerve cell. Abnormalities at this site are in involved in epilepsy, neurodegenerative disease, and cognitive disorders. Their results are published this week in the journal Neuron.