Golden Tapestry

This image acquired using a confocal microscope showcases the intricate layers of the cellular diversity of the developing nervous system. This tapestry illustrates a variety of pigment cells, neurons, and glial cells scaffolding both sensory and motor systems. Pigment cells, arranged in the top and bottom layers, are glowing in gold and create a contrast between the tissues, giving depth to the image. Every cell in this image expresses the photoconvertible protein Eos, named after the Greek goddess of the dawn, that changes color after being exposed to UV light, allowing us to track individual or groups of cells. This snapshot illustrates the complexity of cellular interaction and organization in the developing zebrafish embryo, providing a glimpse into the beauty of developmental neurobiology.