Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Neurulation01:30

Neurulation

47.3K
Neurulation is the embryological process which forms the precursors of the central nervous system and occurs after gastrulation has established the three primary cell layers of the embryo: ectoderm, mesoderm, and endoderm. In humans, the majority of this system is formed via primary neurulation, in which the central portion of the ectoderm—originally appearing as a flat sheet of cells—folds upwards and inwards, sealing off to form a hollow neural tube. As development proceeds, the...
47.3K
Neural Circuits01:25

Neural Circuits

3.2K
Neural circuits and neuronal pools are two of the main structures found in the nervous system. Neural circuits are networks of neurons that work together to carry out a specific task or process. They consist of interconnected neurons and glial cells, which provide structural and metabolic support.
Neuronal pools are collections of nerve cells with similar functions and interact through chemical and electrical signals. These pools include both interneurons (the central neural circuit nodes that...
3.2K
Neurogenesis and Regeneration of Nervous Tissue01:15

Neurogenesis and Regeneration of Nervous Tissue

2.0K
In the CNS, neurogenesis, the birth of new neurons from stem cells, is limited to the hippocampus in adults. In other regions of the brain and spinal cord, neurogenesis is almost non-existent due to inhibitory influences from neuroglia, especially oligodendrocytes, and the absence of growth-stimulating cues. The myelin produced by oligodendrocytes in the CNS inhibits neuronal regeneration. Furthermore, astrocytes proliferate rapidly after neuronal damage, forming scar tissue that physically...
2.0K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A light-off response characterised by body contraction and ciliary arrest in Acropora coral larvae.

The Journal of experimental biology·2026
Same author

Neural connectome of the ctenophore statocyst.

eLife·2026
Same author

The need for a global effort to attend to human neural organoid and assembloid research.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2025
Same author

Giving body to the multitrait framework.

The Behavioral and brain sciences·2025
Same author

Dynamics and emergence of metachronal waves in the ciliary band of a metazoan larva.

Science advances·2025
Same author

Whole-body connectome of a segmented annelid larva.

eLife·2025
Same journal

The microlandscapes of tree trunks: the effect of lichen and tree-level characteristics on arthropod communities.

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2026
Same journal

Centimetre-scale landscapes to assess the motion behaviour and cognition of gastropods and bivalves.

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2026
Same journal

Intertidal microcosms of wave-swept rocky shores: ecological and physiological insights from a uniquely stressful environment.

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2026
Same journal

Temporal and spatial variation in temperature and oxygen at the microscale: key niche axes for aquatic life.

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2026
Same journal

Natural microcosms in ecology: fulfilling the promise of model systems?

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2026
Same journal

Microbe-induced galls and plant defence: metabolite crosstalk in a co-evolutionary battle.

Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 30, 2026

The Mouse Hindbrain As a Model for Studying Embryonic Neurogenesis
11:39

The Mouse Hindbrain As a Model for Studying Embryonic Neurogenesis

Published on: January 29, 2018

10.6K

An option space for early neural evolution.

Gáspár Jékely1, Fred Keijzer2, Peter Godfrey-Smith3

  • 1Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology, Spemannstrasse 35, Tübingen 72076, Germany gaspar.jekely@tuebingen.mpg.de.

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences
|November 11, 2015
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Understanding the origin of nervous systems requires integrating sensory-motor functions and internal coordination. Both frameworks are crucial for explaining the evolution of behavior, physiology, and development in early nervous systems.

Keywords:
cnidarianctenophorenervous system evolutionperistalsisphototaxissponge

More Related Videos

Neonatal Pial Surface Electroporation
06:22

Neonatal Pial Surface Electroporation

Published on: May 7, 2014

14.4K
Ex utero Electroporation and Whole Hemisphere Explants: A Simple Experimental Method for Studies of Early Cortical Development
13:47

Ex utero Electroporation and Whole Hemisphere Explants: A Simple Experimental Method for Studies of Early Cortical Development

Published on: April 3, 2013

13.5K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 30, 2026

The Mouse Hindbrain As a Model for Studying Embryonic Neurogenesis
11:39

The Mouse Hindbrain As a Model for Studying Embryonic Neurogenesis

Published on: January 29, 2018

10.6K
Neonatal Pial Surface Electroporation
06:22

Neonatal Pial Surface Electroporation

Published on: May 7, 2014

14.4K
Ex utero Electroporation and Whole Hemisphere Explants: A Simple Experimental Method for Studies of Early Cortical Development
13:47

Ex utero Electroporation and Whole Hemisphere Explants: A Simple Experimental Method for Studies of Early Cortical Development

Published on: April 3, 2013

13.5K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Nervous system origins are traditionally viewed through input-output (sensory-motor) or internal coordination models.
  • These models focus on different aspects of nervous system function, such as sensory processing or multicellular activity coordination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate existing frameworks for understanding nervous system origins.
  • To explore the roles of behavior, physiology, and development in the evolution of nervous systems.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of existing conceptual frameworks.
  • Application of these frameworks to key aspects of nervous system function (behavior, physiology, development).

Main Results:

  • Both input-output and internal coordination models are necessary for a complete picture.
  • Considering behavior, physiology, and development provides a broader perspective on evolutionary influences.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of nervous system origins necessitates integrating diverse functional aspects and theoretical frameworks.
  • Mapping the evolutionary option space reveals numerous influences and constraints on early nervous system development.