Posted on 08/27/2018 8:26:04 PM PDT by BenLurkin
The newest neuron has been named the "rosehip neuron," thanks to its bushy appearance. The brain cell, with its unique genes, distinctive shape and diverse connections with other neurons, has not been described before and, what's more, it isn't present in neuroscientists' favorite subject: mice.
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Also adding to the rosehip appearance are the large bulbs at the end of their axons that release neurotransmitters or chemical signals to other neurons, Bakken added.
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One reason rosehip neurons eluded neuroscientists for so long is likely because the cells are so rare in the brain, Bakken said. Another reason, he added, is because human brain tissue is difficult for scientists to obtain for study. Indeed, in the study, the researchers examined only one layer of the brain. It's possible, however, that rosehip neurons could be found in other layers, too, Bakken said.
Specifically, the researchers found that the rosehip neurons make up about 10 percent of the first layer of the neocortex — the most recently evolved part of the cortex that's involved in sight and hearing. They also found that rosehip neurons connect to neurons called pyramidal cells, a type of excitatory neuron that makes up two-thirds of all the neurons in the cortex, according to Cell.
The full extent of the rosehip neurons relationship to the pyramidal neurons is unclear, but the researchers did find that the rosehip neurons act as inhibitory neurons, or those that restrain the activity of other neurons. "They have the potential to sort of put the brakes on the excitability" of pyramidal neurons, Bakken said. But as to how this influences the brain's behavior, "we don't really know yet," he added.
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“Cells are so rare in the brain”
The Democrats have pudding for brains.
It’s obviously midi-chlorians.
The Rosehip Neurons!
It sounds like a girl band from Toronto, Ca.
Skintight bodysuits, and masks that light up.
Neo-Punk-World Music
I wonder if this is a new thing, or just newly discovered.
If it is a new thing, maybe it explains why people are getting so stupid and gullible.
Brilliant Citizen Kane reference.
Did you say “Skintight bodysuits, and masks that light up”?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rot9uaVO8s
That’s fun to look at, and it’s actually hard to look away.
I know the lights are just a gimmick, but the choreography makes it all entertaining. You can hear that the audience loved it.
It kind of reminded me of routines done by The Blue Man Group.
Now that was something!
Can’t wait until they rediscover THE TINGLER!
While it could be a newly occurring discovery, the tone of the article implied that the lack of discovery previously was due to not having masses of available samples.
If it is a new thing, maybe it explains why people are getting so stupid and gullible.
OR... it may be the GOD PARTICLE of human anatomy. It may be what gives us higher reasoning abilities.
THE TINGLER reminded me of back in the good old days when they made lots of creepy movies in b&w. Critters, werewolves, vampires, etc.
They were great for taking a date to on Halloween, as there would be maybe 5 or 6 movies and they would end around 1am. ...(This was about 6th-9th grade, for me)
voltage regulator? rounded shape to deflect heat?
And this evolved in less than, what, a million years?
“One reason rosehip neurons eluded neuroscientists for so long is likely because the cells are so rare in the brain, . . . the researchers found that the rosehip neurons make up about 10 percent of the first layer of the neocortex.”
Do those two statements make any sense at all?
No, it doesn’t make any sense, unless there are other meanings of the words ‘rare’ and ‘brain’.
Next they will find a new cell in the anus. It will be called the “Rosenweasel Cell-out”
Common MK Ultra procedure is to hide the chip we put in your brain underneath one of these oh-so rare brain cells. Pretty good hiding place for the last 50 years or so.
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