brain cell
Americannoun
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They equipped astrocytes, a common type of brain cell, with a CAR homing device that allows the cells to latch onto specific targets and destroy them.
From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026
It is "especially important for our brain and mood," she says, because it helps nerves send messages properly and supports the building blocks of brain cell membranes.
From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025
Vitamin K, a fat-soluble nutrient best known for its role in blood clotting and bone health, has recently attracted attention for its influence on brain cell development and protection.
From Science Daily • Oct. 14, 2025
Individual pieces of research have gradually identified a host of different brain cell types, upending our simple image of the brain as a very powerful computer.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
“You have these chemicals in your brain that carry messages from each brain cell to the next brain cell. They’re called neurotransmitters. And one of them is serotonin.”
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
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