Category: Lab Notes: Neurobiology
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus Neurons
The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) neurons represent specialized cells that form the master circadian pacemaker in mammals, located in the anterior…
Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
The Suprachiasmatic Nucleus (SCN) is a paired structure located in the anterior hypothalamus, directly above the optic chiasm, serving as…
Coma Vs Brain Death
Criteria Coma Brain Death Remarks Definition A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness with potential for recovery Irreversible loss of all…
Antibiotics Crossing the Blood-Brain Barrier
Antibiotics that can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) are critical for treating infections of the central nervous system (CNS), such…
Neuroprotective Effects of Minocycline
Minocycline, a second-generation tetracycline antibiotic, has gained significant attention in recent years for its neuroprotective properties, which extend well beyond…
Artificial Cerebrospinal Fluid
Composition of Artificial cerebrospinal fluid From Reynolds & Weiss, 1992124 mM NaCl 5.0 mM KCl 1.3 mM MgCl22 mM CaCl226 mM NaHCO310…
Brain Vasculature
Brain is one of the most vascularized organs in mammals. In the human body, the brain is the most vascularized…
Blood-Brain Barrier (BBB)
The BBB is a highly specialized structure in the Central nervous system (CNS) between the blood circulation and the brain…