myelin
Concept
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
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.
Dr. Baland Jalal | Intro to Neuroscience | Lecture 1 (Official)
Peterson Academy
A fatty insulating substance that covers axons, speeding up the transmission of electrical impulses (action potentials). Damage to myelin is associated with conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS).