Introduction to neurobiology for non-specialists

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Introduction to Neurobiology

Introduction to neurobiology for non-specialists

By
HBP Education Programme
Category
Neurobiology
Level
Beginner

Human Brain Project Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Brain Science. Neurobiology for non-specialists.

The field of neuroscience is one of the most interdisciplinary scientific fields. It is constantly expanded and developed further and unites researchers from a vast variety of backgrounds such as chemistry, biology, physics, medicine, or psychology. By examining the principles that influence the development and function of the human nervous system, it advances the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of human behaviour, emotions, and thoughts, and what happens if they fail.
This course addresses the basic principles relevant for the performance and evolution of the nervous system and provides an overview for researchers from a different area of specialization. It further includes advanced lectures on more specific questions and challenges of the field.

Course Features
Basic principles relevant for the performance and evolution of the nervous system
Overview for researchers from a different area of specialization.
Includes advanced lectures on more specific questions and challenges of the field
Lessons of this Course
1
1
Introduction to intercellular signal transduction I for non-specialists
Duration:
46:07
Speaker:
Christoph Schwarzer

Introduction to neurons, synaptic transmission, and ion channels.

2
2
Introduction to intracellular signal transduction II for non-specialists
Duration:
41:38
Speaker:
Christoph Schwarzer

2nd part of the lecture. Introduction to cell receptors and signalling cascades

3
3
Introduction to glial cells for non-specialists
Duration:
40:32
Speaker:
Christine Bandtlow

Introduction to the types of glial cells, homeostasis (influence of cerebral blood flow and influence on neurons), insulation and protection of axons (myelin sheath; nodes of Ranvier), microglia and reactions of the CNS to injury.

4
4
Introduction to myelination in the CNS and PNS for non-specialists
Duration:
38:52
Speaker:
Christine Bandtlow

Introduction to the origin and differentiation of myelinating cell types, molecular mechanisms defining onset and progression of myelination, demyelination and remyelination after injury.

5
5
Introduction to neuronal networks
Duration:
47:05
Speaker:
Christoph Schwarzer

This lecture covers: integrating information within a network, modulating and controlling networks, functions and dysfunctions of hippocampal networks, and the integrative network controlling sleep and arousal.

6
6
Introduction to neuroanatomy
Duration:
59:57
Speaker:
Lars Klimaschewski

Introduction to the principal of anatomical organization of neural systems in the human brain and spinal cord that mediate sensation, integrate signals, and motivate behavior.

7
7
Introduction to nociceptors and perception of pain
Duration:
28:09
Speaker:
Serena Quarta

This lecture focuses on the comprehension of nociception and pain sensation. It highlights how the somatosensory system and different molecular partners are involved in nociception and how nociception and pain sensation are studied in rodents and humans and the development of pain therapy.

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