Genetic 'GPS' system to comprehensively locate and track inhibitory nerve cells created

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 16:30 in Biology & Nature

Neuroscientists have succeeded in creating what amounts to a GPS system for locating and tracking GABA inhibitory neurons, a vital class of brain cells that until now has eluded comprehensive identification, particularly in living animals. 20 mouse lines provide views of cortical GABA neurons not previously possible.

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