Gil Levkowitz

Three-dimensional structure of the neurohypophysis in a zebrafish embryo (the nerve fibers and blood vessels are genetically tagged with fluorescent proteins). This brain area provides an interface between nerve cells (green), arteries (purple) and veins (red)

Close Encounters of the Brain and Blood

04.01.2012

Brain & Behavior, Cancer, Immunology, Evolution and Development

A surprising new function is discovered for the “hormone of love.”

Three-dimensional structure of the neurohypophysis in a zebrafish embryo (the nerve fibers and blood vessels are genetically tagged with fluorescent proteins). This brain area provides an interface between nerve cells (green), arteries (purple) and veins (red)

A Hormone Ensures its Future

02.11.2011

Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology

Scientists reveal the structure of a brain area where hormones that regulate vital body processes pass into the blood.

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Fluorescent microscope photo of mouse cortical nerve cells (neurons) in culture infected with lentiviruses that express green fluorescent protein. From the lab of Dr. Alon Chen

How Does the Brain Take Shape?

30.08.2010

Brain & Behavior, Genetics

What genetic and neural mechanisms give rise to our personality? Which fine tune our sexual behavior? What code programs a...

Dr. Gil Levkowitz.

Fishing for Brain Cells

01.05.2009

Brain & Behavior, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development

See-through zebrafish embryos let scientists see into such processes as brain...

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