Fueling the Mind

Wise, Leslie

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Title

Fueling the Mind

Author(s)

Wise, Leslie

Contributor(s)

• Behavioral Neuroscience Lab of Dr. Janice Juraska
• Beckman Institute's Microscopy Suite

Issue Date

2016-04

Keyword(s)

Psychology

Abstract

An astrocyte (green) is intricately webbed around a blood vessel in a rat cortex. One function of astrocytes in the brain is to supply neurons with nutrients. In this photo, we have captured the natural beauty of our biological self as the astrocyte elaborately encompasses a blood vessel to transport oxygen and nutrients into the brain. With this photo, we have a still frame view of a cell that is fueling all that makes us who we are- nourishing our behavior, our consciousness, and our dreams.

Type of Resource

• text
• image

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Copyright 2016 Leslie Wise

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