expressing the same odor receptor converge into discrete synaptic structures of the olfactory bulb (OB) called glomeruli, forming a stereotypic odor map. The OB projection neurons, called mitral and ...

We found substantial overlap of OEC genes with those of Schwann cells, but also with microglia, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes. We confirmed established markers on cultured OECs, and localized ...

Nat Neurosci. 13(3):271-3 Castro JB, Urban NN. Subthreshold glutamate release from mitral cell dendrites (2009). J Neurosci. 29(21):7023-30. Castro JB, Hovis KR, Urban NN. Recurrent dendrodendritic ...

Dec. 18, 2024 — Scientists have generated human stem cell models which contain notochord -- a tissue in the developing embryo that acts like a navigation system, directing cells where to build ...

Dec. 16, 2024 — Researchers have uncovered unexpected diversity in the genetic processes that determine the sex of the African clawed frog, a significant discovery in what was already one of the ...

They have a firmly established nasal cavity. Additionally, their olfactory bulb is four times larger than that of a black vulture. Despite having a brain five times smaller, turkey vultures possess ...

This holiday season is a good time to replace your light bulbs to give your surroundings a new glow. You can add a few decorative lights to give it a festive vibe. But there's a lot to consider ...

It feels like the Splinter Cell remake has been on its way for a while now, which isn't helped by the fact it's been over two years since we heard anything official about the game. From what we've ...

Labs around the world are trying to turn cells into autobiographers, tracking their own development from embryos to adults. By Carl Zimmer Shortly after conception, a fertilized egg divides ...

You've got a lot to consider when searching for the best cell phone plan, whether it's what kind of coverage you can expect or what kind of perks come with your plan. But the main question I wind ...