Neuroscience and Beyond
We are young researchers at the forefront of neuroscience in Göttingen, Germany, driven by a passion for discovery and communication. In our monthly conversations, we go beyond publications to discuss the real stories with leading experts: their revolutionary work, their personal paths, the struggles they've overcome, and the big questions driving the field forward.
Our mission is built on a simple, powerful idea: knowledge is the only resource that grows when shared. Through open dialogue, we aim to build a bridge between cutting-edge research and the curious minds eager to understand it.
Supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences, the European Neuroscience Institute in Göttingen, the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen and SFB1286 Quantitative Synaptology in Göttingen.
This podcast reflects our personal views and is separate from our affiliated institutions.
Neuroscience and Beyond
Aptamers in Brain research: Design, Molecules Detection, Disease Applications | Nako Nakatsuka
Do you know how aptamers are revolutionizing brain research! How can you accurately distinguish between dopamine, adrenaline, and noradrenaline in a biological fluid filled with countless other molecules?
Join us as we explore the exciting world of aptamers with Prof. Nako Nakatsuka from the Laboratory of Chemical Nanotechnology (CHEMINA) at Neuro_X_EPFL. Nako’s pioneering research is reshaping how we detect chemicals in the brain and diagnose neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.
In this episode, we cover:
- The fundamentals of aptamers and their design
- Techniques for neurotransmitter detection
- The role of aptamers in brain disease
- Future applications/research directions, and more!
#Aptamers #Biosensors #Neurotransmitters #ParkinsonsDisease #MedicalResearch #EPFL #SciencePodcast #Innovation #Neuroscience #Research
Images provided by Prof. Nakatsuka and from the following references:
https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9040/11/10/523
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0300908420302637
https://mhanational.org/neurons-how-brain-communicates
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1226086X22005639
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/aging-neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnagi.2015.00136/full
https://www.wzbio.com/aavZt.php?pid=1&id=4&cid=2&tid=2
https://www.science.org/doi/epdf/10.1126/science.abf4588
https://www.jasco-global.com/solutions/monitoring-of-protein-behavior-by-using-fret/