Is this usage of "indeed" correct? [closed]

Solution 1:

It works as the start of a new sentence:

. Indeed, …

or after a conjunction if preceded by a shorter clause:

, and indeed …

if used in the way explained by The Oxford Dictionary online :

Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.

‘it was not expected to last long, and indeed it took less than three weeks’

But I have been told that this is British English usage, so it may appear strange to North Americans.

However the example cited in the question seems to be repeating the same material, so it neither works nor would survive refereeing by a reputable scientific journal.

(Nor would “neurons’”, as I mention in my comment.)

Solution 2:

It only really works if there is something to say 'indeed' about as 'indeed' is an expression that affirms agreement - you would need a sentence before, which the 'indeed' could be agreeing with. It doesn't really make sense here on its own. And as the sentence begins 'likewise' this indicates that something was said before, to which this sentence is referring.

So, I suggest you go find the preceding sentence in order to really see the meaning.

And the following sentence, would probably help, as well...