‘Brainbow’ illuminates cellular connections
Scientists light up cells to track connections in mouse’s optic nerve
![micrograph of mouse's optic nerve](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/scivis_1_1.jpg?fit=860%2C460&ssl=1)
NERVE PROTECTORS The glowing cells in this micrograph of a mouse’s optic nerve help shield electrical signals passing between eyes and brain. The Brainbow technique allows scientists to visualize how the cells work together.
Courtesy of A. Chédotal/Institut de la Vision