ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

BioPlex

Okay kiddo, do you know how we have lots of important things in our bodies like bones, muscles, and organs? These things are made up of tiny, tiny things called cells. Bioplex is a way for scientists to look very closely at these cells and see what they are made of.

You know how if you look at a bunch of different toys you can tell which ones are made of plastic, which ones are made of metal, and which ones are made of fabric? Bioplex is kind of like that, but for cells. Scientists use bioplex to figure out what kinds of things are inside cells, like proteins, DNA, and other little bits that help our bodies work properly.

It's sort of like a microscope, but instead of just seeing what the cells look like, bioplex lets scientists look at the individual pieces that make up the cells. This can help them understand how different parts of our bodies work and how to keep us healthy. Cool, right?