Microtubules: The Dynamic Structures of the Brain

Abby Dougherty
6 min read6 days ago

When we consider the brain, neurons and synapses often come to mind. Yet, hidden within these familiar components lies a microscopic marvel essential for maintaining the brain’s structure and function: microtubules. These tiny, tube-like structures do more than provide cellular scaffolding; they dynamically support neuron function, intracellular transport, and potentially even consciousness itself.

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Abby Dougherty

Abby Dougherty, PhD, loves to learn, and produce scholarship on relational-cultural theory, virtual reality, AI, and using mindfulness in counselor education.