Section on Neural Gene Expression

Photomicrograph shows oxytocin and vasopressin neurons within the human supraoptic nucleus labeled with ³⁵S-labeled and digoxigenin-labeled probes, respectively. The arrow indicates a neuron containing both transcripts. Neurons containing the digoxigenin-labeled probe show a dark stain from development of the alkaline phosphatase on the anti-digoxigenin antibodies. The deposition of the radiolabeled probe is indicated by the green-colored silver grains. Note that a nucleus (n) is clearly delineated by the alkaline phosphatase staining. From unpublished work by Bruce Huang and W. Scott Young.

The Section on Neural Gene Expression is in the Laboratory of Cellular and Molecular Regulation, Division of Intramural Research Programs is within the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a part the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.