How did Cajal discover the neuron doctrine?
My discoveries were born from a relentless pursuit of clarity under the microscope, armed with my own refined histological methods, particularly Golgi's silver stain. I dedicated countless hours to preparing and examining tissue sections, meticulously observing the morphology of nerve cells. It was through this exhaustive process, drawing what I saw with great fidelity in works like 'Estudios sobre la degeneración y regeneración del sistema nervioso,' that patterns of individual cellular units emerged. I saw the intricate arborizations, the distinct cell bodies, and the terminal filaments, convincing me of their individuality and specialized roles.
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