Structural plasticity in the visual cortex

We make use of transgenic mouse models and in utero electroporation to label synaptic structures with fluorescent proteins. In vivo two photon imaging is employed to analyze changes in synaptic structures and neuronal activity induced by altered visual experience.

 

 

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