Browse Exhibits (13 total)
Optogenetics
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Optogenetics
Gene insertion of opsin, light-activated cell-membrane channels, into neurons of interest allows researchers to manipulate light to either excite or inhibit neuronal activity to gain a better understanding of brain function and dysfunction, and explore therapeutic applications.
Red Blood Cell Development
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Red Blood Cell Development
This animation describes the formation of red blood cells from proerythroblast.
Synaptic Transmission
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Synaptic Transmission
Neurons communicate with each other and relay information to the brain through synapse. Influx of calcium through ion channels acts as a trigger for starting the neurotransmission cascade, which upon reaching action potential, leads to the release of neurotransmitters, propagating the signal from the pre-synaptic membrane to the post-synaptic membrane.