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Microscope image of axons growing across a spinal cord injury

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2018

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Microscope image of axons growing across a spinal cord injury

Caption

Researchers developed a way to help axons (red) regrow across a spinal cord injury (gap in green area). A gel placed at the center of the injury (D1) released growth-promoting proteins. Chemical targets for the regenerating neurons to move toward were released by a gel placed at D2.

Credit

Sofroniew lab

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Microscope image of axons growing across a spinal cord injury
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NIH Research Matters

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Microscope image of axons growing across a spinal cord injury