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The Organs That Keep Neurons Running
Take a look inside the anatomy of a spiral ganglion neuron.
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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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Purkinje Cells
Purkinje cells, some of the largest neurons in the brain, dwell in the cerebellum.
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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 Evolution of the Human Brain
The human brain is neither the largest nor most complex brain in the animal kingdom. So what makes it special?
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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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How Your Brain Keeps You From Running Into Walls
Brain imaging and computer modeling evidence pinpoints the area of the brain that perceives environmental boundaries — and stops you from running into them.
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Why Do Adolescents Go to Sleep Late?
Teens’ nocturnal lifestyles are more than a personal preference — dramatic hormonal changes during puberty alter the brain circuits that regulate sleep.
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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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