Neurochemistry

Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026

Neurochemistry is the study of chemicals, including neurotransmitters, psychopharmaceuticals, and neuropeptides, that control and influence the physiology of the nervous system. This field of neuroscience examines how these neurochemicals affect the operation of neurons, synapses, and neural networks. It analyzes the biochemistry and molecular biology of organic compounds and their roles in neural processes.