Rizo lab

The amazing diversity of functions performed by the brain depends on the ability of neurons to communicate with each other through neurotransmitters. We investigate the mechanism of neurotransmitter release using a variety of biophysical approaches, including NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, molecular dynamics simulations and liposome fusion assays.

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We hope we can contribute, even if it is just a little bit, to understand some of the mysteries of how the brain works, for instance when we find a fascinating move in a chess game or when we feel bliss in front of a work of art.