nerve cell
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These small fish are frequently used in neuroscience research because they allow scientists to study biological processes involved in nerve cell development and survival.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
When positively charged particles flow into a nerve cell, they can make it more active.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
Jefferis' team and collaborators painstakingly analysed every nerve cell, every wire and every connection in a male fruit fly.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
It is active in several organs, including the heart and the brain, where it supports healthy nerve cell function.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
The nerve cell, or neuron, is a living, one-way wire with switches at both ends.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
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