Cells & Circuits

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Night Vision
In the human retina, low-light-sensitive rods outnumber color-sensing cones by about twenty to one.
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It's a Jungle in Here
The six layers of cells comprising the cerebral cortex are responsible for some of the most complex functions in the brain.
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The Eye-Brain Connection
Bundles of extra-long axons transmit signals from eyes to brain.
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The Short Answer: What Is Gene Expression?
Neuroscientist Nick Spitzer explains gene expression and how it helps your body’s cells function.
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Brains and Brawn
Neurons and muscles communicate at specialized nodes called neuromuscular junctions.
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The Short Answer: What Is a Brain Circuit?
Your brain’s 86 billion neurons wire up to form circuits. But just what is a circuit?
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Syncing the Body's Clock
Sun-seeking brain cells keep the sleep cycle in balance.
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Finding the Truth Behind Funny
Studying the science behind laughter reveals that the best laughs usually have nothing to do with great jokes.
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Say “Ahh”
A look at the back of your throat provides insight into the brain.
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Harnessing the Potential of Stem Cells
Neural stem cells may transform into any type of neuron. Harnessing that potential might help us treat brain injuries and diseases that kill neurons.
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Show Some Spine
The spinal cord is the nexus of the peripheral nervous system, the brain’s connection to the rest of the body.
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Richard Wingate: Peering into the Stems of Brain Development
From his schooldays making microscope slides out of tape to his current position as Head of Anatomy at King’s College London, Richard Wingate has always had a passion for science.
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