Ctenophores and the evolutionary origin(s) of neurons.

Trends Neurosci

Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Electronic address:

Published: December 2022

Ctenophores (commonly known as comb jellies) are among the earliest branching extant lineages of the animal kingdom. Here, I present a brief overview of the ctenophore nervous system, discussing its cellular architecture and molecular composition, as well as insights it offers into the early evolution of neurons and chemical neurotransmission.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tins.2022.09.001DOI Listing

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