"Mesmerizing Time-Lapse Reveals Neuronal Fireworks Inside Chick Embryo"

A mesmerizing time-lapse video captured by a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Zurich shows developing neurons in a chick embryo connecting to the opposite side of the central nervous system. The video, which won the 2023 Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition, reveals the intricate behavior of nerve cells as they shoot across the embryo. The researcher hopes that this work will contribute to a better understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders and improve our knowledge of how the brain develops.