Neurobiology
Neurobiology focuses on the structure, function, development, and pathology of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Types of Research
Neurobiology uses a range of techniques, including electrophysiology, imaging, genetics, and molecular biology, to study the cellular and molecular processes that underlie neural function, as well as the behavioral and cognitive processes that emerge from neural activity. The ultimate goal of neurobiology is to understand how the nervous system processes information and produces behavior, and to develop new treatments for neurological disorders and diseases.
Focus Areas
- Neural development and plasticity
- Integrative systems neurobiology
- Neurobiology of disease
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