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The group of discussions showcases a shift from accepting outdated estimates of brain cells to recognizing the significance of newer, more accurate methods; users mention the urban myth of the glia-to-neuron ratio and cite specific research like Suzana Herculano-Houzel's work, illustrating active engagement with both the article and related scientific debates.
Most discussions support the idea that traditional estimates about brain cell numbers were overestimated and emphasize the importance of new methods, indicating general agreement with the article's findings.
Posts reflect moderate interest, with some highlighting surprising facts and historical misconceptions, but few delve deeply into complex implications.
Many posts reference specific studies, challenge common beliefs, and discuss scientific myths, demonstrating active and thoughtful engagement.
Discussions underscore that altering long-held assumptions about brain cell counts can significantly influence neuroscience research and understanding of brain function.
Turns out the 'fact' that there are many more glial cells than neurons in the brain is one of those textbook claims that are inaccurate. https://t.co/unH6okQySg
Apparently the 10:1 ratio of glia to neurons in the human brain is just a very persistent scientific urban myth. The correct raio is about 1:1! https://t.co/RiQkw8wyvT… A good example of how much science is as vulnerable to unchecked rumors as any other human activity.
There are LESS than 100 billion neurons in the human brain and there are slightly LESS glial cells compared to neurons! #neuroanatomy https://t.co/6aXdqA9nDB https://t.co/c1vFkSBKgY
@jonykipnis @BaptisteLacost3 Sorry... :) https://t.co/ilGHPShZw8 https://t.co/BQNxOB8Zjq
@AmarSahay_ Here it is: The search for true numbers of neurons and glial cells in the human brain: A review of 150 years of cell counting. https://t.co/qcb69mhg6X
Didn’t Suzana Herculano-Houzel show using her brain soup method (10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4526-04.2005) that a better estimate is 86 billion? Review: 10.1002/cne.24040 This seems to have been mentioned in that same brainfacts resource in 2018 www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/m...
We explore why we have a brain, how it develops, and its essential functions. The video also discusses misconceptions, neural connectivity, and the importance of behavior in understanding brain activity for a…
This episode introduces glial cells, exploring their structure, functions, support roles for neurons, and involvement in neurological diseases. It highlights how recent methods have revised earlier beliefs about cell…
The Search for True Numbers of Neurons and Glial Cells in the Human Brain: A Review of 150 Years of Cell Counting pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC... Cerebellum representing about 10% of brain volume contains 50–70 billion neurons while cortex making up 80–85% has 10–20 billion neurons
The Search for True Numbers of Neurons and Glial Cells in the Human Brain: A Review of 150 Years of Cell Counting https://t.co/1SQlMiX1cN Cerebellum representing about 10% of brain volume contains 50–70 billion neurons while cortex making up 80–85% has 10–20 billion neurons
Didn’t Suzana Herculano-Houzel show using her brain soup method (10.1523/JNEUROSCI.4526-04.2005) that a better estimate is 86 billion? Review: 10.1002/cne.24040 This seems to have been mentioned in that same brainfacts resource in 2018 www.brainfacts.org/in-the-lab/m...
RT @LucaAmb: Apparently the 10:1 ratio of glia to neurons in the human brain is just a very persistent scientific urban myth. The correct r…
RT @LucaAmb: Apparently the 10:1 ratio of glia to neurons in the human brain is just a very persistent scientific urban myth. The correct r…
RT @LucaAmb: Apparently the 10:1 ratio of glia to neurons in the human brain is just a very persistent scientific urban myth. The correct r…
RT @LucaAmb: Apparently the 10:1 ratio of glia to neurons in the human brain is just a very persistent scientific urban myth. The correct r…
Apparently the 10:1 ratio of glia to neurons in the human brain is just a very persistent scientific urban myth. The correct raio is about 1:1! https://t.co/RiQkw8wyvT… A good example of how much science is as vulnerable to unchecked rumors as any other human activity.
@astrocyteNet @LeaLilchen Just a comment. Despite being found in textbooks and articles, astrocytes do not appear to be the largest set of glial cells. https://t.co/boDUrnh7l1
@jonykipnis @BaptisteLacost3 Sorry... :) https://t.co/ilGHPShZw8 https://t.co/BQNxOB8Zjq
RT @amandameyerphd: There are LESS than 100 billion neurons in the human brain and there are slightly LESS glial cells compared to neurons!…
There are LESS than 100 billion neurons in the human brain and there are slightly LESS glial cells compared to neurons! #neuroanatomy https://t.co/6aXdqA9nDB https://t.co/c1vFkSBKgY
最近では、脳内の神経細胞は推定860億個、グリア細胞はそれとほぼ同じ850億個と推定されているらしい。 グリア細胞は、神経細胞の何十倍も多いと当たり前のように習っているけどアップデートが必要ですね...（これも古くなってる可能性あり） https://t.co/pHdsun0Ndj https://t.co/Vb9FOeaXZj
@BlancheEllisArt Aquí lo tienes. Es un descubrimiento genial de @suzanahh y su equipo en 2009 https://t.co/hupHqt8MTj Artículo de revisión: https://t.co/NRklvGGnTc
@AmarSahay_ Here it is: The search for true numbers of neurons and glial cells in the human brain: A review of 150 years of cell counting. https://t.co/qcb69mhg6X
RT @MaraMather: Turns out the 'fact' that there are many more glial cells than neurons in the brain is one of those textbook claims that ar…
RT @MaraMather: Turns out the 'fact' that there are many more glial cells than neurons in the brain is one of those textbook claims that ar…
RT @MaraMather: Turns out the 'fact' that there are many more glial cells than neurons in the brain is one of those textbook claims that ar…
RT @MaraMather: Turns out the 'fact' that there are many more glial cells than neurons in the brain is one of those textbook claims that ar…
Apparently there are large individual differences in the number of neurons we each have - "a variance of more than eight times the variance of human body height" https://t.co/unH6okQySg
Turns out the 'fact' that there are many more glial cells than neurons in the brain is one of those textbook claims that are inaccurate. https://t.co/unH6okQySg
Counting neurons rather than sheeps to fall asleep tonight? http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cne.24040/abstract
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