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Neuronal Communication: Understanding Brain Networks

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This lecture delves into the intricate world of neuronal communication, exploring how over 100 billion cells form networks in the brain using neurotransmitters and electrical signals. The instructor demonstrates a novel method involving oil injection through microfluidic channels to collect brain liquid micro-droplets for implantation on a silicon disk.

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