SPINAL CORD
Vivid colours show the network of neurons in this cross section of a spinal cord. Flowing through these networks is sensory information from all over the body. By studying how neural signals travel through the spinal cord, scientists hope to improve treatments for people with spinal problems.
Spinal Cord by Images of Science
The research of Prof. David Maxwell at the Spinal Cord Research Group, University of Glasgow is supported by the National Institutes of Health.
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Image credit: TingTing Liu
