09.10.2019What happens when synapses fire?

Juniorprof. Dr. Andreas Reiner, NG Cellular Neurobiology, Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Our brain is a unique organ made up of nearly 100 billion nerve cells. But how do these cells communicate with each other? The lecture will give an insight into the fascinating world of the molecules and the cells that make our brain a powerful computer. Based on current research examples, Andreas Reiner will explain how the signal transmission and signal processing at individual synapses can be investigated, how they adapt to changing conditions, and why this is important for our understanding of diseases and learning processes.