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A mesmerizing time-lapse video captured by a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Zurich shows developing nerve cells, or neurons, shooting across the inside of a chick embryo. The video reveals the intricate process of neurons connecting to the opposite side of the central nervous system. The researcher hopes that his work will contribute to a better understanding of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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.
Scientists from the University of California, Davis, and SensIT Ventures have developed a new method for determining the sex of fertilized chicken eggs by "sniffing" chemicals released through the shell. Using a modified version of a commercial egg-handling suction cup, the researchers were able to accurately determine the sex of the embryos 80% of the time after only eight days of incubation and using just 2 minutes of sampling. This method holds promise for developing a practical and efficient way to determine the sex of embryos and address some of the challenges faced by the poultry industry.