Bloomington,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Researchers in molecular and cellular neuroscience study how genes, molecular signals, and cell structures impact the nervous system and brain development. These scientists work in this fast-expanding neuroscience specialty to uncover the origins of various neurological disorders, creating practical applications from their discoveries about neural networks. Their work involves visualizing nerve cells, examining genetic influences on neuronal activity, and performing gene expression studies. Common research methods encompass electrophysiological measurements, calcium and voltage imaging in neural networks, and mass spectrometry techniques.