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Nerves and vasculature of a rat’s knee

January 2, 2026

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Nerves and vasculature of a rat’s knee

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Nerves and vasculature of a rat’s knee

JANAK GAIRE / LAB OF KYLE ALLEN, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA - COURTESY OF NIAMS

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Editor: Dana Talesnik
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Assistant Editor: Eric Bock
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Assistant Editor: Amber Snyder
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