"Human neurons vary in length from microns up to a meter. They form immensive networks – humans have as many connections between neurons in a cubic centimeter of their brain as there are stars in the Milky Way. Maintaining the health of these connections is important for daily tasks. In addition to brain connections facilitating thought, humans rely on neurons to connect to their eyes for sight and to their limbs for movement. ...
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... The neurons' complex patterns contrast sharply with the simpler wiring of cell phones and computers."
Ref. The interdisciplinary journey to fractal bionics, av Richard Taylor, Physics Today December 2024.
I have read the December issue of the magazine Physics Today. Don't think I understand all or half of what I read. But above is one fascinating paragraph in one of the articles.
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