nerve cell

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What was missing until now was a clear picture of how spermine influences the harmful processes in nerve cells in a way that could be used for medical benefit.

From Science Daily

They found that neurons use VLK to communicate in the space surrounding the cells, where it alters nearby proteins in ways that can influence how signals travel between nerve cells.

From Science Daily

But its corrupted form in later life can destroy nerve cells.

From Salon

Namely, illuminating and celebrating efforts to find a cure for this progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord and is 100 percent fatal.

From Seattle Times

Sponges lack both muscle and nerve cells, which all other animals, including comb jellies, have.

From Science Magazine