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Retinal Ganglion Cells

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

Motor Neurons

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

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.

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.

Catching the 'Brainbow'

This imaging technique leads neuroscientists to new insights.

Synapse Elimination: There Can Be Only One

A battle for the prize of the last connection standing.

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.

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.