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How nerve and vascular cells coordinate their growth

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Nerve cells need a lot of energy and oxygen. They receive both through the blood. This is why nerve tissue is usually crisscrossed by a large number of blood vessels. But what prevents neurons and vascular cells from getting in each other’s way as they grow? Researchers have identified a mechanism that takes care of this.

Source: ScienceDaily.com