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Retinal Ganglion Cells

Retinal ganglion cells are the conduit between the eyes and the brain.

Where Neural Wiring Comes From

A network of supporting cells, called oligodendrocytes, acts as electricians of the brain.

The Anti-Blind Spot

One tiny region, the fovea, has more cells — and therefore sharper vision — than the rest of the eye.

Motor Neurons

The brain may direct movement, but it’s motor neurons that make it happen.

The Cones That Color Your World

Whether it’s a rainbow or a rose, these bristle-like cells let you know what colors you’re seeing.

Holding the Inner Ear Together

Deiter’s cells stabilize the inner ear’s hair cells with crossbeam-like support.

Schwann Cells

Schwann cells insulate the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord, speeding up neural signaling.

Rita Levi-Montalcini

The Italian-American neurologist discovered a protein neurons need to grow.

Neurons Run on Calcium

From cell metabolism to electrical signaling, the multitasking mineral does it all.

Rods and Cones

It takes two photoreceptors in the eye, differing in size and function but working together, to let us see the world.

Supporting Cast Shines in the Retina

Many of the retina’s cells act as supporting characters to the neuron chains responsible for handling visual information.

The Neuroscience of Touch and Pain

The sense of touch conveys important social information and tells you when something is dangerous by letting you feel pain.

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