Scientists have detected a first-of-its-kind signal in human brain

The discovery focuses on dendrites—branch-like structures in neurons that are crucial for receiving and transmitting signals.

In Short

  • Dendrites are branch-like extensions of a neuron
  • Their primary job is to collect signals from other neurons
  • They pass them to the neuron’s main body

Researchers have for the first time uncovered a unique type of electrical signal in the human brain, offering fresh insights into how our brains process information.

The discovery focuses on dendrites—branch-like structures in neurons that are crucial for receiving and transmitting signals.

Until now, most of what scientists knew about the electrical activity of dendrites came from studies on rodents. However, researchers recently examined layer 2/3 (L2/3) pyramidal neurons from human brain tissue, specifically from the cerebral cortex, which plays a key role in advanced thinking and problem-solving.

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