Once viewed merely as a producer of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) bathing the brain and spinal cord, the choroid plexus is now known to be a key player in brain development and immunity. These fronds of brain tissue, located in the CSF-filled brain cavities known as ventricles, secrete instructive cues into the CSF to regulate […]
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Scientists paint multi-color atlas of the brain
The human brain contains approximately 86 billion neurons, or nerve cells, woven together by an estimated 100 trillion connections, or synapses. Each cell has a role that helps us to move muscles, process our environment, form memories, and much more. Given the huge number of neurons and connections, there is still much we don’t know […]
See Shay Mitchell's Sweetest Moments With Her Daughter Atlas
Pretty little pair! Shay Mitchell and her boyfriend, Matte Babel, announced their daughter Atlas’ arrival in October 2019 — and the actress has been posting cute pictures with her little one ever since. The Pretty Little Liars alum’s infant made her debut with a sweet shot of them holding hands, captioned, “Never letting go.” The Dollface […]