Neurobiology

Neurobiology is a dynamic field dedicated to understanding the nervous system. It bridges disciplines such as biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, genetics, computer science, psychology, and even philosophy. At its core, neurobiology seeks to explain behavior through neural activity: How does the brain coordinate billions of neurons to produce behavior? How is brain function shaped by experience and behavior?

One of the greatest challenges in biology today is understanding the neural basis of consciousness and the fundamental processes that allow us to sense, act, learn, and remember. On the molecular level, researchers explore how cellular information carriers drive key processes like gene expression and cell death. At the cellular level, scientists use advanced microscopy and electrophysiology to study how neurons process and transmit electrical signals through their dendrites and axons. On the cognitive level, neurobiology investigates how patterns of neural activity underlie perception, decision-making, and behavior.

This field is at the forefront of unraveling the complexities of the brain—from molecules to minds.