Two-photon Microscopy and Calcium Imaging. Tools to study the functioning brain

🔬In this part of our podcast, we asked Prof. Holtmaat about the synergistic power of two-photon microscopy and fluorescent molecules for in vivo brain imaging.
🧠Two-photon microscopy utilizes near-infrared lasers for deep tissue penetration, allowing researchers to observe neuronal activity in regions inaccessible with traditional techniques.
🧬Adding fluorescent markers, like those that are sensitive to calcium, is like giving the microscope a special key. These markers light up when brain cells are active, enabling us to see the brain in action.
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This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen, the European neuroscience Institute, as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen. #neuroscience #brain #microscopy #twophoton #science #podcast
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