Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Think of the brain like the cast of a play or a musical. It has characters, or specific cell types, some of which are stars while others have supporting roles. They have names like neuron, astrocyte, microglia, interneuron, and oligodendrocyte. Several are utility players, performing different jobs depending on the scene. The cast even has its own cleanup crew, making sure the brain is tidy and free of debris. It’s an elaborate production that plays out every minute of every day in our brains.
This is a video from the 2022 Brain Awareness Video Contest.
Created by Kendra Case.
Think of the brain like the cast of a play or a musical. It has characters, or specific cell types, some of which are stars while others have supporting roles. They have names like neuron, astrocyte, microglia, interneuron, and oligodendrocyte. Several are utility players, performing different jobs depending on the scene. The cast even has its own cleanup crew, making sure the brain is tidy and free of debris. It’s an elaborate production that plays out every minute of every day in our brains.
This is a video from the 2022 Brain Awareness Video Contest.
Created by Kendra Case.
