Cilia play surprising roles in the brain.

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  • Author(s): SANDERS, LAURA (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Science News. 2/17/2018, Vol. 193 Issue 3, p9-9. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      CILIA & ciliary motion; COGNITIVE ability; NEURAL development; NEURONS; CELL communication
    • Abstract:
      The article covers research on the role of nerve cell cilia, hairlike protrusions, on various brain functions. Information is provided on studies concluding that cilia on neurons may contribute to brain development, neuron communication, and cognitive functions like learning and memory. Particular attention is given to the microscopy techniques used by scientists to observe cilia.