Visual comparison of a giant synapse versus a conventional synapse
![Visual comparison of a giant synapse versus a conventional synapse Visual comparison of a giant synapse versus a conventional synapse](/sites/default/files/styles/embed_lg_1x/public/photos/2016-03-10-Giant%20synapse%20vs%20small%20synapse.jpg?itok=CeZ2--FA)
3D reconstruction of different types of synapses. Shown at the top, in green is a conventional synapse. The bottom picture, in red, is a giant synapse wrapping the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron, with nuclei shown in grey.
3D reconstruction of different types of synapses. Shown at the top, in green is a conventional synapse. The bottom picture, in red, is a giant synapse wrapping the cell body of the post-synaptic neuron, with nuclei shown in grey.
Date:
10 March 2016
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