A neurone, also called a nerve cell, is a type of cell that helps transmit messages in the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. It plays a crucial role in allowing us to think, move, and feel.
Prof Hawking was one of the world's finest scientific minds and was diagnosed with a rare form of motor neurone disease in 1964 at the age of 22. (premierchristianity.com)
The renowned British scientist was given just years to live after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease in his twenties. (premierchristianity.com)
Taking advantage of the available temporal resolution with FlyMAD, the team was able to show that activity of one type of neurone correlates with a persistent state of courtship, whereas the other cell type was important for the action of singing. (spectroscopynow.com)