New Study Challenges Traditional Neuron Structure with 'Pearls on a String' Model
A controversial study from Johns Hopkins University suggests that axons, the main arms of neurons, are not smooth cylinders but have a 'pearling' structure, resembling a string of pearls. This challenges long-held views on neuron anatomy and could impact our understanding of brain signaling. Critics argue that these 'nanopearls' might be stress-induced artifacts from tissue culturing, but the study's authors found similar patterns in live cells. Further research is needed to confirm these findings, including studies on human neurons.
