dendrite

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Comparative biology

nanotubes between dendrites in mice allow Ca+2 to pass between neurons transmitting an electrical signal from one neuron to the next
- beta-amyloid can also pass through these nanotubes^[1]

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Offord C Neurons can communicate via hidden network of nanotubes, study finds. Tubes in mouse and human brains may also influence spread of brain disease. Science News. Oct 2, 2025 https://www.science.org/content/article/neurons-can-communicate-hidden-network-nanotubes-study-finds
Chang M, Krussel S, Parajuli LK et al Intercellular communication in the brain through a dendritic nanotubular network. Science. 2025 Oct 2;390(6768):eadr7403. PMID: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41037599 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adr7403