Specific topics of study include:
1) Neurotransmitter transporters, which are
proteins responsible for the uptake of
neurotransmitter from the synaptic cleft;
and which are the sites of action of many
drugs of abuse (cocaine, amphetamine,
ecstacy) and therapeutics (Prozac).
2) The structure and function of brain
acetylcholine receptors, the site of
action of nicotine.
Opportunities exist for the student to learn a number
of techniques central to research in molecular neurobiology.
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