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General Discussion => Science & Nature => Topic started by: sam on January 24, 2010, 04:56

Title: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 04:56

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A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, in Germany, led by the Spanish physicist Rubén Fernández-Busnadiego, has managed to obtain 3D images of the vesicles and filaments involved in communication between neurons. The method is based on a novel technique in electron microscopy, which cools cells so quickly that their biological structures can be frozen while fully active.

http://www.physorg.com/news183379738.html

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: Clive on January 24, 2010, 10:22

Amazing picture Sam.   8-)

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 16:13

doesn't beat astronomy though!

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: Rik on January 24, 2010, 16:44

Apart from Lizzie, does anything? ;)

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: Clive on January 24, 2010, 17:19

Quote from: sam on January 24, 2010, 16:13

doesn't beat astronomy though!

Astronomy pictures can be awesome.  And in most instances it's the sheer size of the  object in the photograph!

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 18:28

Quote from: Rik on January 24, 2010, 16:44

Apart from Lizzie, does anything? ;)

nope.

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: Rik on January 24, 2010, 18:39

 :)

I hope it always stays that way for you, Sam, it has for us.

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 18:49

it will do, I'm sure  ;D

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: Simon on January 24, 2010, 19:48

 :thumbs:

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: Clive on January 24, 2010, 23:00

Quote from: sam on January 24, 2010, 18:49

it will do, I'm sure  ;D

Spoken like a true wimp.  Join the club.   ;D

Title: Re: Neuron connections seen in 3-D
Post by: sam on January 24, 2010, 23:23

 :laugh: :laugh: