Graphics (IMAGE) University of Bonn Caption ASC specks - shown here in different colors - are large complexes of many copies of the ASC protein. They can cause immense damage in the tissue. Credit © Franklin Lab / University of Bonn Usage Restrictions Please use this image olny in connection with the press release. License Original 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.