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Neurons
Neurons: A nerve cell that receives and sends electrical signals over long distances within the body. A neuron receives electrical input signals from sensory cells (called sensory neurons) and from other neurons. The neuron sends electrical output signals to muscle neurons (called motoneurons or motor neurons) and to other neurons. A neuron that simply signals another neuron is called an interneuron.
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FEB 10, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
Scientists have created genetic circuits that can be controlled in a variety of ways, such as by light. Now, researchers
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 08, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
The human skull is about a quarter of an inch of solid bone, perfectly suited to perform its role as the protecto
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
FEB 03, 2022
Neuroscience
As we age, regulatory mechanics responsible for iron homeostasis in the brain break down, which leads to an iron-build u
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 31, 2022
Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified a common genetic risk factor for the loss of smell due to COVID-19. Six months after testing
...
Written By:
Hannah Daniel
JAN 27, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
Eating more flavonoids is linked to a lower mortality rate among those with Parkinson's Disease. The corresponding s
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 14, 2022
Neuroscience
Direct exposure of bisphenol A (BPA) from a mother to her unborn child via the placenta may impact brain development. Th
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
JAN 11, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
The Swiss biotech company Idorsia announced this week that it has received approval from the United States Foo
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
JAN 09, 2022
Plants & Animals
Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by abnormal brain activity (often caused by a genetic condition, injury, or stroke)
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
JAN 02, 2022
Cell & Molecular Biology
Glia were once thought of as cells that provide support to neurons in the brain. But researchers at the Crick Institute
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 31, 2021
Genetics & Genomics
Our bodies have some healing and regenerative capabilities. For most of us, cuts will mend, we'll recover from mild infe
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 29, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
If you were around in the 80s you might remember one of the first video games, called Pong. While it looks ridiculously
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 27, 2021
Microbiology
Anthrax conjures thoughts of bioterrorism, though it's a disease caused by a rare but naturally-occurring bacterium, Bac
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 23, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
A new study in Molecular Psychiatry has brought forward two new biomarkers of schizophrenia and opened up the
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes
DEC 23, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
The parasite that causes Toxoplasmosis, Toxoplasma gondii is common, and is found in undercooked or contaminated meat, a
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 22, 2021
Microbiology
Gut bacteria perform some essential functions. They help us digest certain foods and absorb nutrients. The community of
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 20, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Researchers have identified a molecule that's involved in addiction behavior, and influences the strength of an individu
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 14, 2021
Neuroscience
The American scientist Amber L. Alhadeff, Ph.D., Principal Investigator at the Monell Chemical Senses Center and the Uni
...
DEC 12, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
A detailed map of thousands of neurons in the mouse brain was created by a team of researchers, who worked on the projec
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 10, 2021
Drug Discovery & Development
Sedentary mice experience reduced neuroinflammation and improved cognitive abilities after receiving blood from physical
...
Written By:
Annie Lennon
DEC 08, 2021
Clinical & Molecular DX
By Julianne Davis - Technical Writer and Support Scientist at Biotium The Rise of the Lab-on-a-Chip With the advent of m
...
NOV 29, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
Many types of cells in the eye were identified 100 years ago. But researchers found something new there.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 21, 2021
Cell & Molecular Biology
The size of cells can vary widely from one species to another; the cells of phytoplankton are about one micron while fro
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 19, 2021
Cardiology
An image from Nina L. Kikel-Coury & Smith Lab shows neurons and astrocyte-like cardiac nexus glia in a zebrafish heart.
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 18, 2021
Immunology
Pregnant mothers pass on oxygen and nutrients to their developing babies while shuttling away waste products from the fe
...
Written By:
Tara Fernandes