The structures, cells, and signals behind everything we do.
Neuroplasticity refers to the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout life. In this video, I discuss the mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity, the situations in which it is likely to occur,…
Ion channels are proteins found in the cell membrane that allow charged particles called ions to move into or out of a cell. In…
If you’re interested in testing and strengthening your neuroscience knowledge, I’ve created a free Quiz Bank on my website. It includes: ✓ More than…
For much of the history of neuroscience, glial cells were treated like structures that existed mainly to support and hold neurons together. In fact,…
In this video, I explain how the brain changes across the lifespan, from early neural development to older adulthood. I cover the formation of…
One of the most distinctive features of the human brain is that its surface is covered with a complex pattern of grooves and ridges.…
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF, is a neuropeptide that plays a role in a wide range of important nervous system processes, including the growth…
Prion diseases, also known as transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, are a group of neurodegenerative diseases that involve the accumulation of an abnormal form of a…
The hypothalamus is a complex structure that contains more than a dozen nuclei with different functional specializations. It is involved in a long list…
This video is a compilation of my 2-Minute Neuroscience videos on the cranial nerves. It covers the anatomy and physiology of all twelve cranial…
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is an extremely painful disorder of cranial nerve V, the trigeminal nerve. In this video, I discuss…
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that can affect systems throughout the body, including the nervous system. This video discusses Lyme disease and how…
In this video, I discuss the divisions of the nervous system starting first with the central and peripheral nervous systems, then moving to the…
Explore the anatomy and cells behind the stories.
Glial Cells
For much of the history of neuroscience, glial cells were treated like…
Sodium-Potassium Pump
The sodium-potassium pump (also known as the Na+/K+ pump or Na+/K+-ATPase) is…
