Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare but severe and sometimes life-threatening disorder of the central nervous system. In this condition, the body’s own immune system attacks various receptors at the junctions between nerve cells—the synapses—thereby disrupting signal transmission in the brain. Those affected—mostly young adults—experience psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, epileptic seizures, and impaired consciousness, which can progress to a coma.
As part of this year’s Long Night of Science, we would like to invite you to meet our SYNABS team in Jena and learn about the research projects being conducted at the University Hospital. Observe neurons under a stereomicroscope and gain insights into the researchers’ work.
We’ll show how the group coordinated at Jena University Hospital is searching for mechanistic pathways and new therapeutic approaches.
In our photo booth, you’ll have the chance to take a photo with your family in front of a projection of magnified nerve cells—the foundation of our thoughts and actions. Immerse yourselves in the colorful and impressive structure of the human brain while playfully learning more about the role of nerve cells in our bodies.
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