Of mice and men: Unique electrical properties of human nerve cells make a difference
Wednesday, January 4, 2017 - 23:01
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have presented the first direct evidence that human neocortical neurons have unique membrane properties that enhance signal processing. The research implies that human cortical neurons are efficient electrical microchips that use low membrane capacitance to compensate for humans' larger brains and cells, and to process sensory information more effectively.