nerve cell

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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

In brain organoids, which are miniature three dimensional models of brain tissue, sildenafil promoted nerve cell growth.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

In individuals with Dravet syndrome, one copy does not produce enough of a protein needed for proper nerve cell signaling.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Grey matter contains nerve cell bodies and plays a key role in processing information, controlling movement, and supporting memory and emotional regulation.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

A message travels as an electrical impulse through the axon, down the body of the nerve cell, to the axon terminal.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman