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π§ Neuroscience
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Neuroanatomy
Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Brain-Computer Interface
Neurotech Frontiers
Neuro Disorders
Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience
Neuron β The Basic Unit of the Nervous System
Synapse β Chemical / Electrical Junctions Between Neurons
Action Potential β The Neuron's Digital Signal
Hodgkin-Huxley Equations β Biophysical Neuron Model
Neurotransmitters β Glutamate, GABA, DA, 5-HT, ACh, etc.
LTP / LTD β Long-Term Synaptic Plasticity, Cellular Basis of Learning & Memory
Ion Channels β The Brain's "Transistors"
Glia β Beyond "Support Cells"
Dendrites
Membrane Potential β Foundation of Neuronal Electrical Signals
Neurotransmitter Receptors
Second Messengers & Signal Transduction
Synaptic Vesicle Cycle
Myelination
Neurotrophins
Axonal Transport
Neuron Types & Cell Taxonomy
Gap Junctions & Electrical Synapses
Astrocyte Function
Activity-Dependent Gene Expression
Table of Contents
1. Why Needed
2. Motors + Tracks
3. Fast vs Slow Transport
4. PyTorch β Bidirectional Transport + Net Flux
5. Retrograde Signaling
6. Mitochondrial Transport
7. Local Translation
8. Pathology ("Transportopathy")
9. Relation to AI / Engineering
10. Common Pitfalls
10.1 Diffusion to Terminal Suffices
10.2 Kinesin/Dynein Purely Unidirectional
10.3 Slow Transport Unimportant
10.4 Transport Unrelated to Disease
10.5 Microtubule Is Passive Track
11. Related Concepts
References