Join the Amoeba Sisters on this introduction to the Nervous System! This video briefly describes the division of the central nervous system (including going over some general areas of the brain) and the peripheral nervous system before...

Glial cells are various types of brain cells. There are 3 main types of glial cells - astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglial cells. These cells protect neurons, help neurons pass information, and keep the brain healthy. These group...

Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, Who am I? The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...

Your nervous system is why you can see this video, scratch your neck, feel hungry and ask yourself, “Who am I?” The human nervous system is a fascinating system with 86 billion neurons and about the same number of glial cells. The main...

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals (e.g., Michael J Fox [comedian]; Muhammad Ali [Heavyweight champ]) suffer cell death in the substantia nigra and tremors. In this video, I will...

Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals suffer destruction of neurons in the basal nuclei (e.g., GABAergic neurons) and rapid, involuntary movements as a result. In this video, I will...

In this video, we will discuss the signaling mechanism and overall effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

The GABAa Receptor & Positive Allosteric Modulation

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative prion disease in which affected individuals suffer destruction of cortical neurons due to accumulation of prions of both beta-amyloid and Tau type. In this video, I will explain the acquisition...

This video provides an in-depth lesson on the thalamus and the hypothalamus, two vital structures in the nervous system. Through detailed explanations and examples, the video highlights the critical functions of these brain regions in...

In this video, we explore the basic mechanism of action of the major endocannabinoids, 2-AG & anandamide.

In this video, we explore the short degradation pathways for anandamide (AEA) & 2-arachidonoyl-glycerol (2-AG).

In this video, we explore the biosynthesis of the 2 major endocannabinoids: anandamide (AEA) and 2-arachidonoyl-glycerol (2-AG).

Prions | The General Mechanism of Prion Formation and Disease

Glial cells are various types of brain cells. There are 3 main types of glial cells - astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglial cells. These cells protect neurons, help neurons pass information, and keep the brain healthy. These group...

In this video, we explore the basic mechanism by which endocannabinoids may shift a cancerous cell toward cell death, autophagy, and cell cycle arrest.

In this episode, Leslie Samuel talks about the 3 meningeal layers of the central nervous system - the Pia, Arachnoid and Dura Maters. In it, he shows how these layers protect the CNS. Enjoy!

In this video, we discuss the basics of the glymphatic system and review the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the brain.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the nervous system, covering its purpose, functions, and basic structure. The video highlights the three major functions of the nervous system: integrated functions, sensory functions, and...