Santiago Ramón y Cajal

Definition

Santiago Ramón y Cajal was a Spanish neuroscientist who is considered the father of modern neuroscience. He made groundbreaking discoveries about the structure and function of the nervous system, specifically through his work on neurons and their connections.

Related terms

Neuron:

A specialized cell in the nervous system that transmits information through electrical and chemical signals.

Synapse:

The tiny gap between two neurons where communication occurs by neurotransmitter release.

Neuroplasticity:

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.