Neuroscience

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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laminins

Biology; Neuroscience

Large cell adhesion molecules that bind integrins. Laminin is a major component of the extracellular matrix.

middle cerebellar peduncle

Biology; Neuroscience

Large white matter tract that carries axons from the pontine relay nuclei to the cerebellar cortex.

internal capsule

Biology; Neuroscience

Large white matter tract that lies between the diencephalon and the basal ganglia; contains, among others, sensory axons that run from the thalamus to the cortex and motor axons that run from the ...

cisterns

Biology; Neuroscience

Large, cerebrospinal-fluid-filled spaces that lie within the subarachnoid space.

long-term

Biology; Neuroscience

Lasting days, weeks, months, or longer.

mesopic

Biology; Neuroscience

Light levels at which both the rod and cone systems are active.

nystagmus

Biology; Neuroscience

Literally, a nodding movement. Refers to repetitive movements of the eyes normally elicited by large-scale movements of the visual field (optokinetic nystagmus). Nystagmus in the absence of ...