Life and Death of a Neuron (Brain Basics)

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Explore the journey of neurons, the brain's vital cells, from birth to death. This concise booklet covers how neurons form, function, and sometimes fail due to disease or injury. Essential reading for anyone curious about the brain’s inner workings.

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NIH Brain Basics Website: Life and Death of a Neuron

Publication Date

7/2024

Number of Pages

8

Audience

General Public

Format

Pamphlet

Series

Brain Basics

Topics

Brain

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