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Improve Your Understanding of Neuron Essentials

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You’ve heard a lot of information about neurons at the Learning and the Brain conferences that you attend. Perhaps a quick review would be helpful to consolidate your learning?

If yes, here‘s a brief article on neuron essentials over at Medical News Today. I particularly recommend the section called “How Synapses Work.” Note, too, the FANTASTIC animation showing the importance of myelination.


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