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This week we got the proof for an upcoming article about RPE autofluorescence - although our article isn& #39;t out quite yet, in anticipation I& #39;d like to tell you about some fun we& #39;ve had with the RPE!
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First an introduction: RPE = retinal pigment epithelium https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👁" title="Auge" aria-label="Emoji: Auge"> these pigment-filled cells sit between the retina and choroid, where they support retinal function (& are implicated in several visual disorders!)
Here is their location in cake form:
Here is their location in cake form:
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Our lab ( @burns_lab) has done some electron microscopy of these very cool cells, and we decided to hang one particularly stunning image in the hallway by our lab https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤩" title="Vom Star geblendet" aria-label="Emoji: Vom Star geblendet"> pro-tip: EM images make fantastic group photo backgrounds!
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Knowing many brilliant scientists pass through this hallway, we asked for their input annotating the image!
(Disclaimer: this was long before covid)
(Disclaimer: this was long before covid)
And guys, let me tell you, our incredible colleagues did not disappoint! Take a look at all these items you can find hiding in an RPE cell! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👀" title="Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Augen">
Snails and carrots!
Potatoes and friendly cell contacts https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❤" title="Rotes Herz" aria-label="Emoji: Rotes Herz">
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The world& #39;s smallest spoon and a very excited greeting https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😄" title="Lächelndes Gesicht mit geöffnetem Mund und lächelnden Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Lächelndes Gesicht mit geöffnetem Mund und lächelnden Augen">
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A classic video game character and assorted small animals
And, plot twist: YOU!
In conclusion: the RPE is awesome, EM is incredible, and I adore all my fellow @ucdavisbiology @UCDavis_Neuro scientists!
Stay tuned for some slightly more rigorous and quantitative investigation of the RPE *coming soon*https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="👁" title="Auge" aria-label="Emoji: Auge">
Stay tuned for some slightly more rigorous and quantitative investigation of the RPE *coming soon*
