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BS 211 Molecular Biologist Seth Grant

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

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The Integration of Molecular Biology in Neuroscience

This chapter explores the role of molecular biology in neuroscience, starting from the discovery of oncogenes and transgenic mice. It discusses the importance of synapses in learning and memory and highlights the significance of gene duplication in the presence of DLG genes. The chapter also delves into the relationship between genes and behavior, focusing on the PSD95 gene. Finally, it explores the diversity and architecture of synapses in the brain and the importance of proteins in long-term memory formation.

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