Unraveling the Mystery of DNA in Neuron Cells & Vision

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DNA in brain neurons is fundamental for cellular function, but understanding how visual information is processed requires examining the dynamics of neuronal networks rather than focusing solely on DNA. The processing of images involves the interconnected systems of neurons, axons, and dendrites, which work together to interpret visual stimuli. For a deeper understanding, resources that explain these neuronal systems are recommended.
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I want to know whether DNA inside our brain neuron cells helps us process images of what we see through our eyes.
 
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Our brain would not work without neurons, and the neurons would not work at all without DNA. So... yes?
 
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Rahul Mohan P said:
I want to know whether DNA inside our brain neuron cells helps us process images of what we see through our eyes.

If you want to know how the "brain neuron cells" process visual information, Rahul, you don't want to study it at the level of the DNA molecule. You want to look at it at the level of the expression of that molecule as a dynamical system of interconnected neuronal-axonal "fiber cables" and dendritic arbors. Check this out:

http://neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/s2/chapter15.html
 
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DiracPool said:
If you want to know how the "brain neuron cells" process visual information, Rahul, you don't want to study it at the level of the DNA molecule. You want to look at it at the level of the expression of that molecule as a dynamical system of interconnected neuronal-axonal "fiber cables" and dendritic arbors. Check this out:

http://neuroscience.uth.tmc.edu/s2/chapter15.html
Ok let me check. Thank You
 
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