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Caption: Fluorescence micrograph of a ganglion on a 70 percent acetylcholine polymer that shows neurites expressing an established neuronal marker called synaptophysin. The bright red spots on the neurites indicate the presence of synaptic vesicle proteins, which are required for functional restoration after nerve injury.
Credit: Image courtesy of Christiane Gumera
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