brain cell

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. a neuron in the brain.

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Example Sentences

Genes critical for heart function behaved this way in heart cells, while neuron-related genes did the same in brain cells.

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To better understand how morphine works, researchers studied brain cells involved in tracking pain signals.

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Scientists found it can affect brain cells in ways that may increase the risk of stroke.

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In mice that lacked Rap1 in these neurons, the drug had no effect, demonstrating that Rap1 is required for metformin to activate these brain cells and regulate blood sugar.

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The research, published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration, combines large-scale human data with laboratory experiments that show how the pesticide harms dopamine-producing brain cells.

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