The new generation by Toni Nicolas, University of Lausanne
Entry in category 1. ©Nicolas Toni; See also bit.ly/snsf_comp_copy
Confocal microscope picture of immature neurons (red) growing towards astrocytes (green), in the adult mouse hippocampus. Astrocytes produce a cocktail of molecules that help new neurons survive and mature in the adult brain. Image size: 400x400 micrometers.
Immature neurons of the adult brain (red) grow in the direction of astrocytes (green), which produce molecules that help the newcomers survive and integrate in the adult brain. Most neurons formed in the adult brain will die quickly and in this image, they look like they are reaching out for astrocytes as if they knew their life depended on it. ¦ Image#1_272
The new generation by Toni Nicolas, University of Lausanne
Entry in category 1. ©Nicolas Toni; See also bit.ly/snsf_comp_copy
Confocal microscope picture of immature neurons (red) growing towards astrocytes (green), in the adult mouse hippocampus. Astrocytes produce a cocktail of molecules that help new neurons survive and mature in the adult brain. Image size: 400x400 micrometers.
Immature neurons of the adult brain (red) grow in the direction of astrocytes (green), which produce molecules that help the newcomers survive and integrate in the adult brain. Most neurons formed in the adult brain will die quickly and in this image, they look like they are reaching out for astrocytes as if they knew their life depended on it. ¦ Image#1_272