Title :
Microchip Enables Electronic Gene Injection
Abstract :
A new method of inserting genes into brain cells could greatly simplify the search for brain-disorder treatments. Tiny electrodes could bring gene therapy into the brain.
Keywords :
bioacoustics; bioelectric phenomena; biomembrane transport; brain; genetics; microelectrodes; neurophysiology; patient treatment; shock waves; brain cells; brain-disorder treatments; electronic gene injection; electrophysiological properties; gene therapy; genes insertion; microchip; microelectrode arrays; neuron´s electrical activity; neuron´s membrane; shock treatment; tiny electrodes; Biomembranes; Electric shock; Electrodes; Fuels; Gene therapy; Genetics; Hydrogen; Laboratories; Neurons; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Spectrum, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/SPEC.2008.4445773
