Can transsynaptic viral strategies be used to reveal functional aspects of neural circuitry?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2020.109005
Abstract: Viruses have proved instrumental to elucidating neuronal connectivity relationships in a variety of organisms. Recent advances in genetic technologies have facilitated analysis of neurons directly connected to a defined starter population. These advances have also… read more here.
Keywords: cell populations; used reveal; viral strategies; transsynaptic viral ... See more keywords
Viral strategies for targeting cortical circuits that control cocaine-taking and cocaine-seeking in rodents
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pbb.2017.05.009
Abstract: Addiction to cocaine is a chronic disease characterized by persistent drug-taking and drug-seeking behaviors, and a high likelihood of relapse. The prefrontal cortex (PFC) has long been implicated in the development of cocaine addiction, and… read more here.
Keywords: addiction; role pfc; viral strategies; pfc ... See more keywords