Scientists discover a hidden force that helps wire the brain

As the brain develops, neurons grow long extensions known as axons. These structures connect different regions of the brain and transmit signals both within the brain and throughout the body. To establish these connections, axons must travel along very specific routes through brain tissue. Their journey depends on chemical signals as well as the physical characteristics of the environment around them.

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