The three neuron types (sensory, motor ... to inflammation and invaders like viruses and bacteria. Neurons are the basic cellular unit of the nervous system. The structure of the neuron includes ...

Types of Neurons Sensory neurons The cell ... people worldwide and lead to a decline in the ability to perform basic and complex tasks including speech, movement and cognition. 7 Motor neuron diseases ...

New research reveals that neurons can switch their migration strategy depending on whether they move on flat surfaces or through tight, crowded spaces.

Humans and other animal species can experience many types of pain throughout the course of their lives, varying in intensity, ...

The ultimate effect of a signal from one neuron on the next neuron depends on the function of the synapse, which is based on the type of neurotransmitter ... considered the basic units of the ...

In the past 60 years, intensive effort has been invested in characterizing the properties of neuronal connections — the basic substrates ... between many neuron types. In particular, two ...