Pages from Nirenberg's laboratory journal titled "Genetic vs. Neural Codes"

Pages from Nirenberg's laboratory journal titled "Genetic vs. Neural Codes"

Contributor(s):
Nirenberg, Marshall W.
Publication:
Produced: 9 March 1968
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Neurons
Synapses
Genetic Code
Research Design
Genre(s):
Archival Materials
Laboratory notes
Abstract:
In 1968, Marshall Nirenberg compared the genetic code to the neural code. These pages from his laboratory journal give detailed examples of his thought process when considering the two codes. Nirenberg writes about the logic, generalizations, and universal aspects of the codes. He also considers the biological basis of memory, the prospect of other codes, and the calculations necessary to predict the number of synapses in the brain.
Copyright:
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Extent:
18 pages
NLM Unique ID:
101584910X177 (See in Profiles in Science)
Profiles in Science ID:
JJBBLM
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101584910X177
Archival Collection:
The Marshall W. Nirenberg Papers (Profiles in Science)