Hazey Thinking

a: Cognition without myelin ~
b: using smoke signals

What:

"If normal neuron chatter is like "e-mail," then cognition without myelin is like using smoke signals. When the brain is injured, oligodendrocytes kick into gear to produce extra myelin that helps to repair the brain and restore regular neurotransmission."


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Writer: Nsikan Akpan
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Date: Dec 30 2013 7:08 PM


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