Researchers Weld Neurons Together, Hope to One Day Repair Spinal Injuries

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(a) An illustration of how a femtosecond laser pulse is delivered to the target point between an axon and a neuronal soma. (b) An illustration of the phospholipid bilayers of the neuron soma and axon. Note that the attachment region, where the phospholipid layers are attaching, is designated with a circular spot. This does not represent the laser f (Read more...)

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