Video of protein movement within a neuron shows how our brains renew themselves

If, like us, you spend most of your time wondering exactly what's going on in other people's heads, then this video is for you. Okay, so it might not reveal the reason why that jerk cut you off at the junction, or why that co-worder didn't show up to your date exactly, rather, it's a little more literal than that. This is video footage of proteins moving within a single neuron. The USC researchers were able to capture this video by using bioluminescent proteins from a jellyfish to visually track their movement. Not only is this mind-boggling to the layperson (just think how small these things are) it's also mind-revealing. By that, we mean it gives scientists an opportunity to observe how these tiny, yet vital, cerebral elements restore themselves. Which, when you're constantly worried about the amount of grey matter you were blessed with in the first place, can only be a good thing.Filed under: Science, AltVideo of protein movement within a neuron shows how our brains renew themselves originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink io9  |  Cell Reports  | Email this | Commentsbest target free shipping coupon code 2032 available for honda genuine accessori best voucher codes at otc 5609 cylinder leakage tester buy cheap 2012 amazon best voucher codes to obtain jb 23033 zeppelin valve manifold buy cheap 2012 ama best voucher codes to obtain performance tool harmonic balancer puller buy cheap best vouchers available for 3m marine purple stikit imperial buy cheap 2012 amaz best vouchers available for goodson mondello ift harley tip buy cheap 2012 amazo best vouchers suitable for bushwacker 14008 trail pocket rocker buy cheap 2012 a best vouchers suitable for dorman 614 072 help deluxe banding buy cheap 2012 ama better all you coupons to goodson kreative flow tip buy cheap 2012 amazon better all you coupons to maxxis m7305d maxxcross desert tire buy cheap 2012 ama better amazon coupon codes free shipping at chicago pneumatic cp7773 1 inch impa better amazon promo codes free shipping for many otc 7494a rear bearing service better amazon promo codes free shipping for many price bondhus 11mm balldriver l better amazon promotional code free shipping for many hi lift jack xt485 48 x tr better amazon promotional code free shipping over acdelco d1543f switch assembly better bargains for the jb 23313 zeppelin manifold r 134a buy cheap 2012 amazon better bargains for the schumacher psj 2212 proseries starter portable buy cheap better best coupons to obtain honeywell taz 4 totalzone add a zone control buy c better bonus codes for acdelco 15003415 cable assembly buy cheap 2012 amazon better bonus codes for the dragon vt 2 23 svc weed buy cheap 2012 amazon better bonus codes for the raybestos rc4239 professional remanufactured caliper better bonus coupon codes available for blackjack tire repair kit small buy chea better bonus coupon codes available for white 2005 2010 corvette fender screens better buy coupons suitable for power probe bakit01 master bleeder buy cheap 201 better copons for blackhawk automotive hydraulic 8in l handle buy cheap 2012 ama better copons for north safety butterfly 068 bs04g butterfly buy cheap 2012 amaz better coupon clippers available for ingersoll rand 2115ti 8 inch titanium impac better coupon clippers available for wright tool 9ac24 adjustable capacity buy c better coupon code in acdelco d6200a switch assembly buy cheap 2012 amazon better coupon codes available for alltrade 648742 front removal installation buy