"Mesmerizing Time-Lapse Reveals Neuronal Activity Inside Chick Embryo"

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"Mesmerizing Time-Lapse Reveals Neuronal Activity Inside Chick Embryo"
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A mesmerizing time-lapse video captured by a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Zurich shows developing nerve cells, or neurons, shooting across the inside of a chick embryo. The video reveals the intricate process of neurons connecting to the opposite side of the central nervous system. The researcher hopes that his work will contribute to a better understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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