Sep 4, 2018
Now we can see brain cells 'talk' and that will shed light on neurological diseases
Scientists have developed a way to see brain cells talk -- to actually see neurons communicate in bright, vivid color. The new lab technique is set to provide long-needed answers about the brain and neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and depression.
The new fluorescence sensor lights up neurons when they talk. The sensor was developed by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and their colleagues in China.Credit: Courtesy Zhu Lab, University of Virginia School of Medicine
