Patient's nerve cell with its extensions: (IMAGE) University of Bonn Caption The bright spots mark the synapses through which it communicates with other nerve cells. The anti-Drebrin autoantibodies are stained yellow. Credit © AG Becker/Uni Bonn Usage Restrictions This image may be used together with the press release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.