Research area Neurochemistry

Neurochemistry is the scientific field that describes and investigates the biochemistry of the brain and neural circuits.


Neurodegenerative diseases

Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the selective loss of specific neuronal populations with corresponding distinct clinical features.

Neurodevelopment

Development of the nervous system is a highly regulated process where billions of neurons are generated and integrated into functional circuits.

Neurotoxicity

Neurotoxicity is the effect of toxic substances on the nervous system. It is an important cause for the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.

Signaling and behaviour of neuronal networks

Brain networks are composed of different neural populations which connect and transmit information locally and to other brain regions. By deciphering the anatomical and functional properties of brain networks we aim to understand how these circuits control behaviour.