The blood vessels in the spinal cord (IMAGE)

University of Bonn

The blood vessels in the spinal cord

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receive a "do not disturb" signal from the neurons at certain times during embryonic development. That way they avoid getting in each other's way.

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Image: José Ricardo da Cruz Vieira/University of Bonn

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