myelin

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An insulating sheath around neuronal axons that speeds up electrical signal transmission; its presence and distribution in humans is complex and continues into adulthood.

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Paola Arlotta: Brain Development from Stem Cell to Organoid | Lex Fridman Podcast #32

Paola Arlotta: Brain Development from Stem Cell to Organoid | Lex Fridman Podcast #32

Lex Fridman

An insulating sheath around neuronal axons that speeds up electrical signal transmission; its presence and distribution in humans is complex and continues into adulthood.