The role of an alpha-synuclein protein in the human body

Wow, did you know our bodies are packed with up to 400,000 different proteins? 😲 They're like a symphony orchestra, working together in harmony. But here's the twist: if just one of these proteins goes rogue, it can throw everything off-key! 🎵

Professor Tiago Outeiro from University Medical Center Göttingen, explains the function of a protein called alpha-synuclein. If you're curious about its role in #Parkinson's disease, don't miss the full interview. 🕵️‍♂️ Check it out here:    • When proteins misbehave: understandin...  

This podcast is supported by the International Max Planck Research School for Neurosciences in #Göttingen as well as the Cluster of Excellence "Multiscale Bioimaging" in Göttingen.

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