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Instituto Cajal

Instituto Cajal is a premier research center in Spain dedicated to neuroscience, the study of the nervous system. Named after the renowned scientist Santiago Ramón y Cajal, it explores how the brain and nerve cells develop, communicate, and function. The institute conducts advanced research using techniques like microscopy and molecular biology to better understand neurological diseases, brain plasticity, and cognition. Its work contributes to medical advances and fundamental knowledge about how our nervous system operates, fostering innovation and collaboration among scientists, clinicians, and students.