For the first time, researchers have developed a successful approach for identifying proteins inside different types of neurons in the brain of a living animal.
Led by Northwestern University and the University of Pittsburgh, the new study offers a giant step toward understanding the brain’s millions of distinct proteins. As the building blocks of all cells including neurons, proteins hold the keys to better understanding complex brain diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, which can lead to the development of new treatments.
The study will be published on Aug. 11 in the journal Nature Communications.
