Researchers use voltammetry to probe the brain's chemistry
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 05:30
in Biology & Nature
(Phys.org)—Our brains are constantly awash in chemicals that serve as messengers, transporting signals from one neuron to another. It's a really nifty system, although scientists still aren't clear on how, exactly, those chemical messages end up being converted into behaviors like kicking a ball or doing really complicated mathematical computations. If scientists could get a clear picture of how that conversion works, it would further our understanding of brain function, and open up a host of new treatments for diseases like Parkinson's or diabetes.