The cell body contains genetic information, maintains the neuron’s structure, and provides energy to drive activities. Like other cell bodies, a neuron’s soma contains a nucleus and ...

A diagram depicting the connectivity ... The border of the figure shows example neuron morphologies. Complete Brain Map of Fruit Fly Larva Complete map of baby fruit fly brain ...

With TRACT, when a neuron "talks" -- or transmits ... into a three-dimensional structure. A laboratory using these techniques could only yield a diagram for a single, small piece of fruit-fly ...

A research team has found the three-dimensional structure of synaptic adhesion molecules, which orchestrate synaptogenesis. The research findings also propose the mechanism of synapses in its ...

Is there a difference in brain structure between men and women? If we were to find such a difference in a single neuron, would it matter? One of the most useful models for studying these questions ...