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01 Foundations of Neurobiology 2 topics
1 History of Neuroscience
- Early Understanding of the Nervous System
- Major Discoveries and Milestones
- Development of Modern Neuroscience
2 Research Methods in Neurobiology
- Cellular and Molecular Techniques
- Electrophysiological Approaches
- Neuroimaging Technologies
- Behavioral Assays
- Computational Methods
02 Cellular Neurobiology 3 topics
1 Neuronal Structure and Function
- Neuronal Morphology
- Neuronal Classification
- Cytoskeleton and Transport
2 Glial Cells
- Astrocytes
- Oligodendrocytes and Schwann Cells
- Microglia
- Glial-Neuronal Interactions
3 Neural Stem Cells
- Neurogenesis
- Gliogenesis
- Adult Neurogenesis
03 Neurophysiology 4 topics
1 Membrane Potential
- Ionic Basis
- Nernst and Goldman Equations
- Passive Membrane Properties
2 Action Potentials
- Voltage-Gated Ion Channels
- Action Potential Generation and Propagation
- Refractory Periods
- Saltatory Conduction
3 Synaptic Transmission
- Chemical Synapses
- Neurotransmitter Release
- Postsynaptic Potentials
- Electrical Synapses
4 Synaptic Integration
- Spatial and Temporal Summation
- Dendritic Integration
- Neuronal Computation
04 Molecular Neurobiology 4 topics
1 Neurotransmitters and Neuromodulators
- Small-Molecule Neurotransmitters
- Neuropeptides
- Unconventional Neurotransmitters
2 Neurotransmitter Receptors
- Ionotropic Receptors
- Metabotropic Receptors
- Receptor Trafficking and Regulation
3 Intracellular Signaling
- Second Messenger Systems
- Protein Phosphorylation
- Gene Regulation
4 Neuropharmacology
- Receptor-Drug Interactions
- Pharmacokinetics in the Nervous System
- Major Classes of Neuroactive Drugs
05 Neural Development 5 topics
1 Early Neural Development
- Neural Induction
- Neurulation
- Patterning of the Nervous System
2 Neuronal Differentiation
- Genetic Control
- Epigenetic Regulation
- Environmental Influences
3 Axon Guidance and Target Selection
- Growth Cones
- Guidance Molecules
- Target Recognition
4 Synaptogenesis
- Molecular Mechanisms
- Activity-Dependent Refinement
- Elimination of Excess Synapses
5 Programmed Cell Death in Development
- Apoptotic Mechanisms
- Neurotrophic Factors
- Functional Significance
06 Sensory Systems 5 topics
1 General Principles of Sensory Processing
- Transduction Mechanisms
- Receptive Fields
- Sensory Coding
2 Visual System
- Retinal Structure and Function
- Visual Pathways
- Visual Cortex Organization
- Color Vision
- Motion Processing
3 Auditory System
- Structure of the Ear
- Auditory Transduction
- Central Auditory Pathways
- Sound Localization
- Speech Processing
4 Somatosensory System
- Touch Receptors
- Proprioception
- Somatosensory Pathways
- Somatosensory Cortex
5 Chemical Senses
- Olfactory System
- Gustatory System
- Chemosensation in Other Systems
07 Motor Systems 5 topics
1 Spinal Control of Movement
- Motor Neurons and Motor Units
- Spinal Reflexes
- Central Pattern Generators
2 Descending Motor Pathways
- Corticospinal Tract
- Extrapyramidal Pathways
- Vestibulospinal and Reticulospinal Systems
3 Basal Ganglia
- Structure and Connections
- Functional Circuits
- Role in Motor Control
4 Cerebellum
- Cerebellar Cortex Organization
- Deep Cerebellar Nuclei
- Cerebellar Functions
5 Voluntary Movement
- Motor Planning
- Execution and Coordination
- Motor Learning
08 Regulatory Systems 3 topics
1 Autonomic Nervous System
- Sympathetic Division
- Parasympathetic Division
- Enteric Nervous System
2 Hypothalamus and Homeostasis
- Hypothalamic Nuclei
- Thermoregulation
- Feeding and Energy Balance
- Fluid Balance
3 Neuroendocrine Integration
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis
- Hormone Effects on Neural Function
- Circadian Regulation
09 Limbic System and Emotions 3 topics
1 Limbic System Components
- Amygdala
- Hippocampus
- Cingulate Cortex
- Septal Nuclei
2 Neural Basis of Emotions
- Fear and Anxiety
- Reward and Pleasure
- Stress Response
3 Motivation and Drive States
- Hunger and Thirst
- Sexual Behavior
- Social Behavior
10 Learning and Memory 4 topics
1 Forms of Learning and Memory
- Explicit vs. Implicit Memory
- Working Memory
- Episodic and Semantic Memory
- Procedural Memory
2 Cellular Mechanisms of Learning
- Habituation and Sensitization
- Long-Term Potentiation
- Long-Term Depression
- Structural Plasticity
3 Brain Systems for Memory
- Hippocampal Formation
- Prefrontal Cortex
- Striatum
- Cerebellum
4 Memory Consolidation
- Synaptic Consolidation
- Systems Consolidation
- Role of Sleep
11 Language and Cognition 4 topics
1 Language Processing
- Speech Perception
- Language Comprehension
- Language Production
- Neural Basis of Language
2 Attention
- Bottom-Up vs. Top-Down Attention
- Selective Attention
- Divided Attention
- Neural Networks for Attention
3 Executive Functions
- Working Memory
- Decision Making
- Cognitive Control
- Problem Solving
4 Consciousness
- Neural Correlates of Consciousness
- Arousal and Awareness
- Sleep and Dreaming
- Theoretical Approaches to Consciousness
12 Development Across the Lifespan 4 topics
1 Postnatal Development
- Critical Periods
- Experience-Dependent Plasticity
- Developmental Milestones
2 Adolescent Brain Development
- Structural Changes
- Synaptic Pruning
- Cognitive and Emotional Development
3 Adult Plasticity
- Mechanisms of Adult Plasticity
- Learning-Induced Changes
- Recovery from Injury
4 Aging
- Cellular and Molecular Changes
- Structural Alterations
- Cognitive Changes
- Neuroprotective Factors
13 Neurological Disorders 5 topics
1 Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease
- Huntington's Disease
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
2 Cerebrovascular Disorders
- Stroke
- Vascular Dementia
- Brain Hemorrhage
3 Seizure Disorders
- Epilepsy Classifications
- Pathophysiology of Seizures
- Treatment Approaches
4 Traumatic Brain Injury
- Primary and Secondary Damage
- Recovery Mechanisms
- Therapeutic Interventions
5 Multiple Sclerosis
- Autoimmune Mechanisms
- Demyelination and Remyelination
- Clinical Course and Treatment
14 Psychiatric and Developmental Disorders 4 topics
1 Mood Disorders
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Neurobiological Basis
2 Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
3 Schizophrenia
- Symptomatology
- Genetic and Environmental Factors
- Neurochemical Hypotheses
- Structural and Functional Abnormalities
4 Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Intellectual Disability
15 Addiction and Reward 4 topics
1 Reward Circuitry
- Ventral Tegmental Area
- Nucleus Accumbens
- Prefrontal Cortex Involvement
2 Neurobiological Basis of Addiction
- Molecular Mechanisms
- Synaptic and Circuit Adaptations
- Genetic Vulnerability Factors
3 Substances of Abuse
- Psychostimulants
- Opioids
- Alcohol
- Nicotine
- Cannabis
4 Behavioral Addictions
- Gambling
- Internet and Gaming
- Shared Neurobiological Features
16 Advanced Techniques in Neurobiology 5 topics
1 Optogenetics
- Principles and Components
- Applications in Circuit Analysis
- Limitations and Considerations
2 Chemogenetics
- DREADDs and Other Tools
- Experimental Applications
- Comparative Advantages
3 Advanced Imaging
- Two-Photon Microscopy
- Super-Resolution Microscopy
- Functional Imaging
4 Brain-Machine Interfaces
- Recording Technologies
- Decoding Neural Activity
- Clinical Applications
5 Computational Neuroscience
- Neural Network Models
- Large-Scale Brain Simulations
- Machine Learning in Neuroscience
17 Evolutionary and Comparative Neurobiology 3 topics
1 Evolution of Nervous Systems
- Origin of Neurons
- Invertebrate Nervous Systems
- Vertebrate Brain Evolution
2 Comparative Neuroanatomy
- Model Organisms
- Brain Size and Scaling
- Specializations Across Species
3 Convergent and Divergent Evolution
- Sensory Adaptations
- Motor Specializations
- Cognitive Capabilities
18 Translational Neurobiology 5 topics
1 Animal Models of Neurological Disorders
- Genetic Models
- Lesion Models
- Limitations and Ethical Considerations
2 Drug Discovery and Development
- Target Identification
- High-Throughput Screening
- Blood-Brain Barrier Challenges
3 Regenerative Approaches
- Stem Cell Therapies
- Neural Tissue Engineering
- Growth Factors and Regeneration
4 Neuromodulation Therapies
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Transcranial Stimulation
- Neurofeedback
5 Gene Therapy
- Viral Vectors
- CRISPR and Gene Editing
- Clinical Applications
19 Neuroinformatics and Big Data 3 topics
1 Neuroinformatics Infrastructure
- Databases and Data Repositories
- Data Standards and Sharing
- Integration of Multiscale Data
2 Brain Mapping Initiatives
- Human Connectome Project
- BRAIN Initiative
- Allen Brain Atlases
3 Data Science in Neurobiology
- Machine Learning Applications
- Network Analysis
- Predictive Modeling
20 Neuroethics and Future Directions 4 topics
1 Ethical Issues in Neuroscience
- Cognitive Enhancement
- Privacy and Brain Data
- Consciousness in Artificial Systems
2 Neuroscience and Society
- Implications for Law and Policy
- Neuromarketing and Manipulation
- Educational Applications
3 Emerging Fields
- Social Neuroscience
- Cultural Neuroscience
- Nutritional Neuroscience
4 Future Challenges and Opportunities
- Integration Across Scales
- Understanding Emergent Properties
- Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence
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