For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible,...For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, ...so that THEY ARE WITHOUT EXCUSE: Col 1:16 / Rom.1:20

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Rosehip Neuron - Unique to Humans

"Someone said the three-pound human brain is the most complex and least-understood biological structure in the known universe.

In fact, a fascinating new discovery in the field of human brain
microanatomy was recently made. Scientists discovered a nerve cell called a
rosehip neuron—so-called because of its bushy appearance.

These cells comprise about ten percent of the neocortex: that area of the brain involved with higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception (hearing and seeing), language, and cognition.

Researchers found the ethereal
rosehip neuron in post-mortem samples and from brain tissue sections from surgical procedures. Interestingly, this newly-discovered neuron is not found in mice. They are unique to humans, and the rosehip neurons are able to activate a unique set of genes in just that one type of brain cell.

The discovery of the sophisticated rosehip neurons—unique to mankind—is just another example of the Hand of our omnipotent, omniscient Creator, ..even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.  Ecclesiastes 11:5."
ICR