Also known as a soma, the cell body is the core section of the neuron. The cell body contains genetic information, maintains the neuron’s structure, and provides energy to drive activities.

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3D-printed brain-like model helps unlock neuron growth secrets. Download PDF Copy; ... Neurons, like many cells in the body, respond to the stiffness and geometry of their surroundings.

Labeled micrographs of human neurons exposed to amyloid-beta proteins and either left untreated (left) or treated with the new nanotherapy developed at Northwestern (right). Dead neurons are ...