Title:

Selection for Neuroblastoma Cells that Synthesize Certain Transmitters

Creator:

Nirenberg, Marshall W.
Breakefield, Xandra O.

Date:

June 1974

Description:

The genetic-neural code parallel that intrigued Nirenberg is showcased in the opening line of this article, which states: "It seems likely that a universal code has evolved which enables neurons to communicate with one another by sending and receiving information encoded in the form of neurotransmitters." The potential consequences of this statement are revealed in the article. By demonstrating the ability to synthesize transmitters, the authors suggest this could lead to a clearer understanding of the entire nervous system.

Periodical:

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Publisher:

National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)

Rights:

Reproduced with permission of Marshall W. Nirenberg.

Genre:

Articles

Subject:

Neurotransmitter Agents and Tumor Cells, Cultured

Format:

Text

Extent:

4 pages

Language:

English

Legacy Source Citation:

Periodical. Breakefield, Xandra, and Marshall W. Nirenberg. "Selection for Neuroblastoma Cells that Synthesize Certain Transmitters." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 71, 6 (June 1974): 2530-2533. Article. 4 Images.. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

Legacy ID:

JJBBNB

NLM ID:

101584910X210

Profiles Collection:

The Marshall W. Nirenberg Papers

Shareable Link:

https://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X210

Story Section:

Neuroblastoma Research, 1967-1976