myelination
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of myelination
Example Sentences
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They found that children exposed to better interactions and more engaging language had greater myelination, suggesting they could process language more quickly and effectively.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
In the new study, Monje's team wondered whether adaptive myelination was involved in reward learning.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024
Much of the foundational knowledge about adaptive myelination has come from Monje's lab.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024
In adaptive myelination, more active brain circuits gain more myelin -- the fatty insulation that allows electrical signals to travel faster and more efficiently through nerve fibers.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2024
The healthy protein is anchored on the cell membranes of neurons and glia throughout the brain, although its best validated role is in maintaining myelination of peripheral nerves.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 21, 2024
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