Brain Bladder Connection (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Brain Bladder Connection

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NIH funded researchers showed how the PIEZO2 gene may help dorsal root ganglion neurons relay full bladder signals to the brain. Above is a picture of mouse DRGs colored purple. The PIEZO2 gene is colored light blue.

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Courtesy of Patapoutian lab, Scripps Researcher Institute, La Jolla, CA.

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