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

However, many researchers now believe chronic inflammation in the brain may also be a key factor driving nerve cell damage.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

In both models, infection with Chlamydia pneumoniae led to increased inflammation, greater nerve cell death, and worsening cognitive problems.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Its inner region, called gray matter, contains nerve cell bodies along with astrocytes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2026

The nerve cell, or neuron, is a living, one-way wire with switches at both ends.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman