Molecular neuroscience
Molecular Neuroscience
Molecular neuroscience is a branch of neuroscience that observes concepts in neurology at a molecular level. This includes the mechanisms of neuronal development, the influence of genetics on neuronal function, and the molecular basis for neuroplasticity and neurodegenerative diseases.
Pronunciation
Molecular Neuroscience: /məˈlɛkjʊlər ˌnjʊərəʊˈsaɪəns/
Etymology
The term "molecular" is derived from the Latin molecula, meaning a small mass or particle. "Neuroscience" is a combination of the Greek word neuron, meaning nerve, and the Latin scientia, meaning knowledge.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Neuroplasticity: The ability of the brain to change throughout an individual's life.
- Neurodegenerative diseases: Diseases characterized by the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons.
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Neuronal development: The process by which neurons are generated, from neural stem cells.
See Also
- Cellular neuroscience
- Cognitive neuroscience
- Computational neuroscience
- Developmental neuroscience
- Neurophysiology
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Molecular neuroscience
- Wikipedia's article - Molecular neuroscience
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