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No-Leg-3315 t1_j13fd92 wrote

It allows for the electrical signal to not dissipate out of the axon allowing for a faster and stronger signal. Just think insulation.

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Northern_Grouse t1_j13s9pi wrote

That’s fascinating. How is that being presented with patients? Improved motor control?

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No-Leg-3315 t1_j13whgc wrote

Could be depends which axons are myelinated, some language areas never stop being myelinated.

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