Tag: studies
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Why Do Kangaroos box? The mystery of their fight
When one thinks of Australia, iconic images like the Sydney Opera House, the vast stretches of the outback, and the unique fauna come to mind. Of these, none is more symbolic than the kangaroo, bounding through the landscapes with powerful hind legs. And, from cartoons to popular media, the image of a boxing kangaroo is…
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MesoSPIMs: Custom-built microscopes that can scan individual neurons in the brain
MesoSPIMs are open-source light-sheet microscopes for imaging cleared tissue. The custom-built microscopes enable scientists to look at individual neurons using sheets of light rather than cutting a brain into slices. The mesoSPIM Initiative paves the way for the future discovery and understanding of the brain’s complex organization. The studies may one day reveal vital information…