Nathan E Botts / Thursday, December 21, 2023 / Categories: Mental Health Annie Ilsley, Winner of the 2023 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition Annie Ilsley, Winner of the 2023 NIMH Three-Minute Talks CompetitionWhite matter composes about half the brain and forms pathways that are essential for communication between regions. Myelination is a key, neurodevelopmental process in which a fatty sheath, known as myelin, envelops neuronal axons that form white matter tracks, acting as insulation and allowing for efficient conduction through these pathways.Link to original article Previous Article Alaina Tillman, Winner of the 2023 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition Next Article Destiny Wright, Winner of the 2023 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition Print 79 Rate this article: No rating 0Upvote 0Downvote Leave a comment Name: Please enter a name. Email: Please enter an email address. Please enter a valid email address. Comment: Please enter comment. Add comment