학술논문

Bright lights, big synapses: fluorescent proteins let neurons shine.
Document Type
Article
Source
BMC Biology. 2/5/2024, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p1-3. 3p.
Subject
*FLUORESCENT proteins
*SYNAPSES
*NEURONS
*BRAIN anatomy
Language
ISSN
1741-7007
Abstract
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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]