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The Organs That Keep Neurons Running

Take a look inside the anatomy of a spiral ganglion neuron.

Purkinje Cells

Purkinje cells, some of the largest neurons in the brain, dwell in the cerebellum.

Pyramidal Neurons

The dendritic trees and pyramid-like cell body of this neuron make it stand out.

Gray Matter

Gray matter is a component of the brain named for the color it appears.

White Matter

White matter gets its name from the insulation covering nerve fibers.

Neuroscientists Grow Their Own Neurons

Researchers grew this embryoid body from mouse stem cells in about a week.

The First Years of Life

The first months and years of life mark the most rapid periods of growth and development for the human brain.

For Motor Neurons, A Long Path to Find a Mate

Getting to the right place so the brain can work properly is the ultimate challenge for any neuron, but motor neurons have it especially tough.

Laminins Lay Down Tracks for Future Nerves

These proteins are representative of the boundary between the nervous system and the outside world.

Why Does the Brain Age?

Our brains change in subtle but measurable ways as we age, and neuroscientists have a few ideas about why that may be.

A Developing Fruit Fly Eye

With more than half of its tiny brain devoted to sight, the fruit fly is a favorite animal model for scientists studying the visual system.

How the Brain Changes With Age

As we age, we can see our hair gray and our skin wrinkle. Less obvious are the changes happening in our brains.

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