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!
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Images provided by Prof. Nakatsuka and from the following references:
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