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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Neurons, like many cells in the body, respond to the stiffness and geometry of their surroundings. Traditional petri dishes are flat and rigid, unlike the soft, fibrous extra-cellular matrix ...