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Cells and Circuits
Purkinje Cells
Purkinje cells, some of the largest neurons in the brain, dwell in the cerebellum.
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Pyramidal Neurons
The dendritic trees and pyramid-like cell body of this neuron make it stand out.
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Gray Matter
Gray matter is a component of the brain named for the color it appears.
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White Matter
White matter gets its name from the insulation covering nerve fibers.
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Neuroscientists Grow Their Own Neurons
Researchers grew this embryoid body from mouse stem cells in about a week.
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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.
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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.
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Laminins Lay Down Tracks for Future Nerves
These proteins are representative of the boundary between the nervous system and the outside world.
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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.
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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.
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How the Brain Changes With Age
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Axons Travel In Groups
These bundles form the information cables of your entire nervous system.
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