Glossary

Here you will find all the key concepts and notions of neuroscience. An essential resource for those who would like to better understand the brain and how it works!

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Serotonin: A neurotransmitter involved in mood management and associated with happiness. Often called the “happiness hormone”, serotonin activates or inhibits brain activity depending on the receptor to which it binds. Serotonin is essential for neurons to communicate with each other.

Gene :: An element of a chromosome made up of DNA and responsible for inheritance.
Genome sequencing :: A method for reading the genetic code (DNA) of an individual.
Genomics :: Discipline that studies all the genetic material (genome) of an organism.
Glial cell :: A family of brain cells that surround neurons and allow them to function.
Glutamate (or glutamic acid) :: The most important excitatory neurotransmitter of the central nervous system.
Grey matter :: Part of the tissues of the central nervous system consisting essentially of the cell bodies and dendrites of neurons.