Evolution of Giant Axons and Myelinated Fibers

Source: Current Biology, Vol 17, 09 Jan 2007

"Rapid Conduction and the Evolution of Giant Axons and Myelinated Fibers" by D.K. Hartline and D.R. Colman

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Comment by katyzzz

January 22nd 2007 04:29

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Adele,

This seems like an historical collection of facts and data, complemented by modern imaging techniques, rather than anything new.

It was extremely well done and I love your choice of picture. I love the brain as you are probably aware by now, mostly fat you know, so when people call you a fat head they are pretty well right and thank God for it.

Without that fat [myelin] we'd all be pretty slow.

katyzzz

Comment by Adele

January 22nd 2007 05:11

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Ha! I didn't know the brain was mostly fat. I learn something new every day.

Comment by MelissaA

January 23rd 2007 03:52

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I love the pic, nerve cells are so interesting looking.

Comment by Adele

January 23rd 2007 04:29

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The artist did an excellent job with the nerve cells.

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