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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Utility functions for use with NWB.
+
+File: pyneuroml/utils/nwb.py
+
+Copyright 2024 NeuroML contributors
+"""
+
+import logging
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+logger.setLevel(logging.INFO)