Bright lights, big synapses: fluorescent proteins let neurons shine
The availability of fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons and synapses has revolutionized our understanding of these key structures in brains. Here, I will discuss the new insights gleaned from the use of genetically encoded fluorescent molecules to study synapses inside living organisms.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-02-01
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| Series: | BMC Biology |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-023-01808-7 |