Bioelectric Injury Mirroring (IMAGE)

Tufts University

Bioelectric Injury Mirroring

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Bioelectric depolarization is indicated using a fluorescent dye (brighter green areas). Depolarization patterns in the uninjured leg (right) occur within seconds of amputation of the opposing leg (left), reflecting both the position and type of injury. Yellow arrow points to spinal cord,

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Sera Busse, Patrick McMillen, Michael Levin - Tufts University

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