Neuronal diversity makes a difference, research finds
Monday, August 30, 2010 - 23:35
in Biology & Nature
Much like snowflakes, no two neurons are exactly alike. But it's not the size or shape that sets one neuron apart from another, it's the way it responds to incoming stimuli. Researchers have discovered that this diversity is critical to overall brain function and essential in how neurons process complex stimuli and code information.