Gene therapy within our vision: Illustrating the genetic paradigm

Is gene therapy in our future?

Is Gene Therapy in Our Future? IN this issue of ANESTHESIOLOGY, Tao and Johns show that the protein PSD-95/SAP90 is required for normal function of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in vivo and that normal NMDA receptor function plays a role in determining isoflurane minimum alveolar concentration (MAC). These findings are not completely surprising given that earlier studies cited by the...

Gene Therapy: A Paradigm Shift in Dentistry

Gene therapy holds a promising future for bridging the gap between the disciplines of medicine and clinical dentistry. The dynamic treatment approaches of gene therapy have been advancing by leaps and bounds. They are transforming the conventional approaches into more precise and preventive ones that may limit the need of using drugs and surgery. The oral cavity is one of the most accessible ar...

Language within our grasp.

In monkeys, the rostral part of ventral premotor cortex (area F5) contains neurons that discharge, both when the monkey grasps or manipulates objects and when it observes the experimenter making similar actions. These neurons (mirror neurons) appear to represent a system that matches observed events to similar, internally generated actions, and in this way forms a link between the observer and ...

Assessing Our Vision for Excellence

Our Color Vision is Limited