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> Orexins are made by a small number of neurons in the hypothalamus, a brain region tucked behind the eyes. I didn’t know that “neurons” themselves could make

> Orexins are made by a small number of neurons in the hypothalamus, a brain region tucked behind the eyes. I didn’t know that “neurons” themselves could make peptides, or anything really. Is this accurate terminology or a shorthand?

JumpCrisscross 2mo ago
> didn’t know that “neurons” themselves could make peptides Neurons synthesize proteins [1]. (I think glia do the heavy lifting.) [1] https://brain.mpg.de/164308/protein-supply-in-long-nerves-how-do-neurons-do-it https://brain.mpg.de/164308/protein-supply-in-long-nerves-ho...
malfist 2mo ago
According to Wikipedia its accurate. Learn something new everyday
FeteCommuniste 2mo ago
> Orexins are only produced by a small cluster of neurons in the hypothalamus, a brain region located roughly behind the eyes and between the ears. https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-education/sleep-and-health-education-program/sleep-health-education-4 https://sleep.hms.harvard.edu/education-training/public-educ...
IsTom 2mo ago
Why couldn't they, if they've got DNA and ribosomes?