neuronal
Americanadjective
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Made from only 12 amino acids, it increased neuronal activity tenfold compared with controls.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 24, 2026
Under healthy conditions, tau stabilizes microtubules, the filament-like structures that help maintain neuronal shape and function.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
However, condensates also play important roles in normal brain function, raising concerns that eliminating them could disrupt healthy neuronal activity.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 21, 2026
Such neuronal “pruning” and refining typically occurs at key junctures—think toddlerhood and puberty—suggesting that a leaner brain may be more nimble.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
This, in turn, disrupts important neuronal signaling pathways, providing a likely explanation for the movement-related symptoms seen in affected patients.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026
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