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These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life

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

These Tiny Cells Shape Your Life

Season 4 Episode 23 | 5m 30s | CC

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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