Microglia are macrophages in the brain. Macrophages are the immune cells in the blood and other parts of the body. Microglia can be activated upon neuronal damages or infections, to destroy foreign stuff or pathogens, as well as necrotic tissues. They can send signals and request help from other parts of the immune system. Polydendrocytes are the precursor cells in the central nervous system (CNS). They are involved in regeneration …Read the Rest
Glia, Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes, and Schwann Cells
May 20, 2013
Brain
Glia have a close relationship with neurons but this relationship has not been fully understood. Glia are essential partners to …Read the Rest
Synapses, Gap Junctions, and Glia: Their Structures, Functions, and Features
May 13, 2013
Brain
Synapses are the regions between the terminal of an axon and the receptors on other cells. Neurotransmitters can bring the …Read the Rest
Neurotransmitters and Their Functions
May 6, 2013
Brain
There are different types of neurotransmitters. For example, glutamate (glu) is involved in the excitation of the central nervous system …Read the Rest
Stress Responses and Meditation
April 29, 2013
Meditation
The fight-or-flight reaction is the body’s response to mental stress including job deadlines and major life changes. During this response, …Read the Rest
Structure of the Neurons: Dendrites, Axons, and Membrane Potentials
April 27, 2013
Brain
Types of cells in the nervous system There are two types of cells in the nervous system. One type of …Read the Rest
Lucid Dreaming and Meditation
March 25, 2013
Meditation
Lucid dreaming is having the awareness consciously when you are dreaming. Only about 20% of people have reported to have …Read the Rest
The Sleep Cycles, Meditation, and Brain Wave Patterns
March 19, 2013
Brain
We exist in our own subjective minds that cannot be separated from our personal perspective, which make it impossible to …Read the Rest
Meditation, Brain Waves, and Brain Activities
March 16, 2013
Brain
Electroencephalogram (EEG) is an important method measuring the brain waves and the electrical activities of the brain. The slowest waves …Read the Rest
Meditation, the Brain, Neurons, and Neurotransmitters
March 13, 2013
Brain
Meditation can help promote health in various dimensions, including physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and social. The scientific studies and …Read the Rest
Breathing Exercises, Concentration, and Meditation
March 11, 2013
Meditation
Breathing exercises can be the beginning step of meditation. Breath control is called “pranayama” in Sanskrit. Here “prana” refers to …Read the Rest
