Chapter from a neurochemistry textbook delves into ion gradients, transport proteins, and ATP dependent transport systems.
Take a look at new research suggesting that a type of glial cells called astrocytes affect the activity of neurons.
Covers new techniques that manipulate the blood-brain barrier to transport therapeutic agents from the body's blood supply directly to the brain.
Review evidence suggesting that insulin is involved in memory. Learn how this could lead to lead to benefits for those with memory problems.
Explore a substance in the brain that appears to have some similarities to marijuana. Covers the potential treatment methods that could develop.
Article explaining how the discovery of proteins called opiate receptors in the brain could lead to improved treatments for diseases.
Academic paper explores the use of deterministic chaos theory to search for the internal constraints in neural functions.
Find an online basic neurochemistry textbook, forums on current issues in the field, and a collection of related links.
Read meeting notes on detailing membrane ion channels from microscopic stochastic behavior to macroscopic organization.
Article describes cell membrane potentials. Use the link at the bottom to continue with a related article on the action potential.
Guide to this technique, used to test the effects of neuroactive substances on single nerve cells or to deposit dyes for histological analysis.
Enjoy animations of acetylcholinesterase in action, dopamine reuptake, and the release of neurotransmitters into the synaptic cleft.
Guide to the sequence, structure and kinetics of monoamine transporters, with a focus on dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin transporters.
Introduction to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor includes an illustration and a VRML version of a model of the M2 helix bundle of the nAChR.
Review of how NMDA receptor blockers can prevent glutamate from harming neurons. Discover the treatment implications for neurological disorders.
Piece from "Brain Briefings" examines the links between low levels of dopamine and Parkinson's disease.
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man database entry for the voltage-gated, Type I sodium channel. View gene structure and allelic variants.