Dendrites (IMAGE) Goethe University Frankfurt Caption The dendrites of newborn neurons (green) are covered with spines, similar to the thorns on a rose stem. Credit Tassilo Jungenitz 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.