Neurons Feel the Force
- ๐ค Speaker: Dr Kristian Franze, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
- ๐ Date & Time: Tuesday 25 February 2014, 20:00 - 21:15
- ๐ Venue: Department of Pharmacology Lecture Theatre, Tennis Court Road
Abstract
Much of our current neuroscience knowledge is based on molecules and genes. However, neurons live in a physical world and obey physical laws. I will show how neurons mechanically interact with their environment, and how cellular forces contribute to the functioning of the nervous system.
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Dr Kristian Franze, Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience, University of Cambridge
Tuesday 25 February 2014, 20:00-21:15