text: * Noninvasive method for capturing mRNA from single cells in living, intact tissues for transcriptome analysis.
  * Though other methods can be applied, such as laser capture microdissection and patch-pipette aspiration to isolate single cells, With TIVA Tags no damage to the cells and no tissue deformation from penetration of the pipette that may alter components of the transcriptional profile.
  * Can be performed on various cell types, while existing methods depend on transgenic rodent models to identify cells of interest.