The Bionanowire (IMAGE) University of Texas at San Antonio Caption Could a cell's scaffold lead to dementia? UTSA researchers examine the role of the cell's cytoskeleton as an electrical cord to transfer energy and information processing in neurons. Credit Photo courtesy of UTSA Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.