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Types of neurons and their function

Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD Key Takeaways Neurons are cells that transmit electrical signals through the ...
Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.
Gliomas are cancers that originate directly in the brain, instead of spreading to the brain from other parts of the body.
Mirror neurons are a type of brain cell that is activated both when performing an action and when observing another individual perform that same action, a process thought to help an individual ...
Closely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, ...
Shifting focus on a visual scene without moving our eyes—think driving, or reading a room for the reaction to your joke—is a ...
Closely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical structure.