nerve cell
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What was missing until now was a clear picture of how spermine influences the harmful processes in nerve cells in a way that could be used for medical benefit.
From Science Daily
They found that neurons use VLK to communicate in the space surrounding the cells, where it alters nearby proteins in ways that can influence how signals travel between nerve cells.
From Science Daily
FTD is caused by progressive nerve cell loss in the brain and affects personality and language.
From BBC
His idea: Stimulate a pathway of related nerve cells so they’re better able to sense and pick up the brain’s weak signal.
From Seattle Times
It is caused by the progressive loss of nerve cells in the brain's frontal and temporal lobes.
From BBC
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