Brain cells work differently than previously thought

Scientists know that information travels between brain cells along hairlike extensions called axons. For the first time, researchers have found that axons don’t just transmit information – they can turn the signal up or down with the right stimulation.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news106749455.html">Brain cells work differently than previously thought</a></p> <p>Scientists know that information travels between brain cells along hairlike extensions called axons. For the first time, researchers have found that axons don’t just transmit information – they can turn the signal up or down with the right stimulation.</p>