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Axons Look Like Pearls Not Pipes | Science News
Forget textbook axons—new research reveals brain cell wiring might look more like strings of pearls. Scientists at Johns Hopkins found “non-synaptic varicosities,” tiny bulges along axons, are actually a normal feature, not just damage. These pearl-like structures, shaped by the axon’s outer membrane, may actively tweak how signals travel—changing speed by altering membrane stiffness. Seen in human tissue too, this discovery could reshape how we understand brain function and link to neurological diseases. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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