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Its work was focused on the relationship between cell polarity \u2014that is, the asymmetries that allow cells to have specific functions\u2014 and neural differentiation, the phase of development of neurons in which they acquire the morphological and physiological characteristics of its mature stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To study these phenomena, the laboratory used experimental systems in vertebrates such as zebrafish and chicken, to analyse of the function of diverse proteins that have an impact on neuronal development. 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