Developing Embryo (IMAGE)

Syracuse University

Developing Embryo

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Panel A shows the usual organization of the notochord (green) and the KV (red) in a developing embryo. In panel B, a laser was used to destroy cells in the notochord near the KV, to test the hypothesis that the notochord pushing contributes to KV motion.

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Syracuse University

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