Mapping protein production in brain cells yields new insights for brain disease (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Mapping protein production in brain cells yields new insights for brain disease

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A new method lets researchers visualize messenger RNA translation across different brain cell types. In this image, CA3 pyramidal neurons of the mouse hippocampus glow magenta, indicating especially high rates of protein production.

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