Von Economo neurons
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Von Economo neurons, also known as spindle neurons, are a specialized class of mammalian cortical neurons characterized by a large, spindle-shaped cell body with a single apical axon and a single basal dendrite. They are primarily located in the anterior cingulate cortex and frontoinsular cortex, and are thought to play a key role in social cognition, empathy, and intuitive decision-making.
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Von Economo neurons appear especially prevalent in humans.
“they seem uniquely enriched in humans.”
Open the episode · Essentials: Improve Flexibility with Research-Supported Stretching ProtocolsListen at 6:49
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