Axonal swelling (IMAGE)

University of Zurich

Axonal swelling

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Cross-section of nerve fibers from the mouse optic nerve: The dark dense lines show the insulating layer, the myelin. Highlighted in red is a swollen, clogged area of an impaired nerve fiber – caused by non-functioning oligodendrocytes.

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Zoe Looser and Aiman Saab, University of Zurich

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