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Neuroscience
Neuroscience is a branch of biology concerned with the study of the nervous system, the brain and the links between brain activities and behaviors.
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Horseradish peroxidase
Biology; Neuroscience
A plant enzyme widely used to stain nerve cells (after injection into a neuron, it generates a visible precipitate by one of several histochemical reactions).
Tetraethylammonium
Biology; Neuroscience
A quaternary ammonium compound that selectively blocks voltage-sensitive K+ channels; eliminates the delayed K+ current measured in voltage clamp experiments.
Priming
Biology; Neuroscience
A phenomenon in which the memory of an initial exposure is expressed unconsciously by improved performance at a later time.
Long-term depression (LTD)
Biology; Neuroscience
A persistent weakening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity.
Imprinting
Biology; Neuroscience
A rapid and permanent form of learning that occurs in response to early experience.
Excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs)
Biology; Neuroscience
Family of Na+-dependent glutamate co-transporters involved in synaptic transmission. See also glutamate–glutamine cycle.
