Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy lifting in the ...

Myelinated neurons transmit electrical signals more quickly than the unmyelinated nerves in the body. Myelinated axons are present in sensory neurons and motor neurons, but not all sensory and motor ...

Treating the neurons and me — my mental states — in a synergistic way proved to speed up and enhance healing. It does for ...

Forget the traditional tubular shape—researchers are investigating a pearl-on-a-string formation for axons, unlocking new ...

Neurons rely on axons and dendrites for communication; axons send messages out, while dendrites receive those incoming, some with the help of cilia extending from their tips. Cilia detect odors ...

New research on nematodes reveals how glial cells maintain and monitor neuronal dendrites. Neurons may get all the glory, but they would be nothing without glial cells. While brain cells do the heavy ...

The axon initial segment (AIS) is a crucial part of neurons, acting as the site where action potentials are generated and playing a significant role in maintaining the polarity of the neuron.

This is particularly important in neurons due to their complex structure, which includes long axons and dendrites that can be far from the cell body. Recent research has shed light on how ...