Firing Neurons (IMAGE) Duke University Caption A Duke team found that individual neurons can encode information about multiple stimuli simultaneously, much the same way electronics like cell phones sort signals by frequency. Credit Cruger Creations 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.