3-D Reconstructed Image of the <i>Drosophila</i> Optic Ganglion (IMAGE)

DZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases

3-D Reconstructed Image of the <i>Drosophila</i> Optic Ganglion

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This is a 3-D reconstructed image of the Drosophila optic ganglion where photoreceptor axons (blue) extend downwards to make connections with brain neurons. The synaptic connections formed by photoreceptors are highlighted with the active zone protein Bruchpilot and colored in green.

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Dr. Atsushi Sugie / DZNE

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