Neurons
Neurons, also called nerve cells, are the fundamental units of the nervous system. These are responsible for transmitting and receiving signals from the brain.
A typical neuron consists of a cell body, dendrites, and a single axon. Neurons are of three types: Sensory neurons, motor neurons, and interneurons. Sensory neurons respond to stimuli such as touch, sound, or light that affect the cells of the sensory organs and send signals to the spinal cord or brain. Motor neurons allow the brain and spinal cord to communicate with muscles, organs, and glands all over the body. Interneurons are neural intermediaries found in your brain and spinal cord.
Surprising study reveals how salt intake affects blood flow in the brain
Activations of neurons within the hypothalamus decreased the blood flow.
A new type of nerve cell discovered in the retina
The newly identified Campana cell could play a role in visual signal processing.
Scientists found the cause of Alzheimer’s disease progression
This research shows the value of working with human data instead of imperfect animal models.
Zebrafish creates a hazard map in their brain to avoid risk
Zebrafish predict the future to avoid virtual danger.
Earless worms respond to sound through their skin
Common model species can sense sound waves without ears, offering a new tool to study auditory sensation.
Solving complex computer problems in an entirely new way
Scientists develop the next generation of reservoir computing.
Neurons in the visual cortex change their responses over time
Neurons in the visual cortex of the brain ‘drift’ over time.
A new approach to identify proteins in the living brain
Tool could help researchers better understand brain diseases and potential treatments.
Brain’s background noise keeps nerve connections intact
The finding suggests that defects in this type of neural communication could contribute to neurodegenerative disorders and other brain conditions.
A new class of memory cells discovered in the brain
The findings are the first to explain how our brains inculcate the faces of those we hold dear.
Neurofeedback: Enabling ADHD patients to train their attention
Managing attention deficit disorder by training the brain.
Scientists identified a brain mechanism that we use to prepare a timely action
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