Branches of microglia are constantly looking for bits of synapses to nibble on.

These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life BrainCraft

Premiered August 22, 2018
These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life

Like an octopus at a buffet, the branches of microglia are constantly surveying your brain looking for bits of synapses to nibble on.

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BrainCraft

Vanessa Hill talks about psychology, neuroscience, and why we act the way we do. Neuroscience has never been so animated.

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