Chandelier cells in mouse (IMAGE)
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Having too many chandelier cells (red) in the binocular region of the brain can severely impair a mouse's depth perception. Scientists found these branched neurons, which are potent inhibitors, are naturally reduced within the first couple of weeks of a mouse's life, particularly in a subregion of the visual cortex that processes visual information from both eyes (green). The image shows a brain section of a two-week old mouse pup with normal levels of chandelier cells in their visual cortex.
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Image: Bor-Shuen Wang, Huang lab
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