SEA SLUG BRAIN CHEMISTRY REVEALS A LOT ABOUT HUMAN MEMORY, LEARNING

The video explores how sea slugs, with their simple nervous systems, provide insights into the human brain. Researchers, supported by the National Science Foundation, use mass spectrometry to study individual cells in slugs, leading to discoveries of new brain molecules. These findings could help diagnose and treat conditions like chronic pain and mental illness. Sea slugs serve as a valuable model for neuroscience due to their large, growing neurons, offering potential therapeutic benefits.

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