Image of the Day: Glowing Gut
A maturing mouse gut nervous system (shown in orange), a mesh-like system of neurons that regulates digestion and gastrointenstial function, runs from the stomach through the intestines.
Feb 8, 2013
Naomi Tjaden, Stowers Institute for Medical Research
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