Canavan disease is a rare form of leukodystrophy, a group of conditions that result in the degeneration of white matter in the brain, which is the part of the cerebral cortex filled with myelinated axons. An axon is the part of a nerve cell that conducts neural impulses, allowing neural signals to travel throughout the nervous system. Myelin refers to the fatty coating around axons which helps insulate the axon to make neural impulses travel quickly and efficiently. Loss of myelin, or demyelination, makes travel for neural impulses difficult, ultimately leading to a variety of sensory, motor, and cognitive problems. #shorts Find our full video library only on Osmosis: http://osms.it/more. Join over 3 million current & future clinicians who learn by Osmosis, and over 130 universities around the world who partner with us to make medical and health education more engaging and efficient. We have unparalleled tools and materials to prepare you to succeed in school, on board exams, and as a future clinician. Sign up for a free trial at http://osms.it/more. If you're interested in exploring an institutional partnership, visit osmosis.org/educators to request a personalized demo. Follow us on social: Facebook: http://osms.it/facebook Twitter: http://osms.it/twitter Instagram for med: http://osms.it/instagram Instagram for nursing: https://osms.it/ignursing TikTok: https://osms.it/tiktok Linkedin: https://osms.it/linkedin Our Vision: Everyone who cares for someone will learn by Osmosis. Our Mission: To empower the world’s clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience possible. Learn more here: http://osms.it/mission Medical disclaimer: Knowledge Diffusion Inc (DBA Osmosis) does not provide medical advice. Osmosis and the content available on Osmosis's properties (Osmosis.org, YouTube, and other channels) do not provide a diagnosis or other recommendation