The Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young Brains – Neuroscience News

The Unexpected Cells Helping to Shape Young Brains – Neuroscience News

Summary: During brain development, oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) contribute to the neural pruning process, helping to shape the healthy development of the brain. Source: CSHL When the brain first wires itself up in early development, it creates more connections than it actually needs. Some of these connections, or synapses, will transmit critical signals as young … Read more

Helping You Understand ‘Normal’ Blood Sugar Levels

Helping You Understand ‘Normal’ Blood Sugar Levels

Keeping track of your blood sugar is a key part of diabetes management. Whether those glucose levels are checked with a fingerstick meter or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it’s an important part of daily life with this condition, along with the future possibility of diabetes-related complications. But just what is considered “normal” when it … Read more