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“We have about 100 million cells interconnected in our brains. They communicate with one another through electrical signals.” quote by Miguel Nicolelis
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“We have about 100 million cells interconnected in our brains. They communicate with one another through electrical signals.”

Miguel Nicolelis

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Source Lecture: Neuroscience talk, 2015

The brain consists of billions of cells that exchange information via electrical signals.

In simple terms: Brain cells communicate electrically.

Key Takeaway

Study neural connections.

Themes

neuroscience biology communication complexity

Mood

informative curious

Type

scientific educational

When to use this quote

  • learning
  • brain‑computer interfaces
  • medical research
  • education

Key Concepts

electrophysiology network theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do electrical signals shape behavior?
  • What other signaling mechanisms exist?
A Different Perspective

Electrical signaling is only one of many communication methods in the brain.

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