Track 7: Neuropharmacology and Neurochemistry
Neuropharmacology is the study of how drugs affect cellular functions in the nervous system and the mechanisms by which these effects influence behavior. This field is divided into two main branches: behavioral and molecular neuropharmacology. Behavioral neuropharmacology focuses on the influence of drugs on human behavior, including the effects of drug addiction and dependency on the brain. Molecular neuropharmacology, on the other hand, studies the interactions between neurons and neurochemicals, with the goal of discovering medications that enhance neurological function. Neurochemistry, closely related to this field, examines the chemicals that regulate and influence the physiology of the nervous system.
- Neuropsychopharmacology
- Behavioral neuropharmacology
- Molecular neuropharmacology
- Neural chemicals
- Neurotransmitters