It has been demonstrated that the memories of mice can be improved by genetically engineering their genomes to include an extra copy of a gene called NR2B. The protein product of this gene functions as a receptor in the neurons of many vertebrates. For which type of human diseases might this discovery prove important in the development of a therapy? How do you know? ·

It has been demonstrated that the memories of mice can be improved by genetically engineering their genomes to include an extra copy of a gene called NR2B. The protein product of this gene functions as a receptor in the neurons of many vertebrates. For which type of human diseases might this discovery prove important in the development of a therapy? How do you know? ·

Biology (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781337392938

Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

Chapter42: Neural Regulation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 12TYU: EVOLUTION LINK CREB has been shown to be a signaling molecule in the memory pathway in many animals,...

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