neurons

1. The basic unit of nerve tissue ; the nerve cells. Neurons carry and transmit electrical signals throughout the nervous system .

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Han's team hypothesized that certain emotions or behaviors could lead cortical neurons to activate the pons, which would then lower activity in the medulla, resulting in slower breath.

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"This inflammatory chemical can directly interact with neurons in a region of the brain important for learning and memory," Bernard said.

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"We discovered at least two different stem cell populations -- one that regenerates tissues such as epidermis and neurons, and another that forms muscles and connective tissue," says Adelmann.

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The researchers used these so-called primary neurons to determine that hepatitis E viruses are capable of infecting the nerve cells directly.

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The team hoped to use the light pulses to prevent the bursts by switching off neurons that contained light-sensitive proteins.

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