How do neurons that don't touch each other share information? Observe electrical activity traveling from neurons and learn what it takes to trigger action potential. A video discusses recent research manipulating neurons, how responses...

How do cells know when to replicate, transcribe, and stop? James E. Darnell, Jr. shifted from studying medicine to biochemistry and decided to address this mystery. Learn about his research, discoveries, and the impact on future medical...

In this synaptic transmission activity, students determine how information is transmitted from one neuron to the next plus describe the function of neurotransmitters and neuromodulators. This activity has 12 fill in the blank and 4 short...

In this cholesterol and carbohydrates instructional activity, students answer multiple choice questions on cholesterol and carbohydrates. Students complete 4 questions.

Site provides the main function of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, acetylcholine, and glutamate.