X-Message-Number: 26651 Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2005 12:06:17 -0700 (PDT) From: Jeff Davis <> Subject: Progress on the synaptic understanding front http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-07/hhmi-tsi071405.php The synapse is a shotgun New model challenges textbook definition Researchers have constructed a new detailed map of the three-dimensional terrain of a synapse -- the junction between neurons which are critical for communication in the brain and nervous system. The "nano-map," which shows the tiny spines and valleys resolved at nanometer scale, or one-billionth of a meter, has already proven its worth in changing scientists' views of the synaptic landscape. Best, Jeff Davis The known is finite, the unknown infinite; intellectually we stand on an islet in the midst of an illimitable ocean of inexplicability. Our business in every generation is to reclaim a little more land. T.H. Huxley, 1887 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=26651