Eric Kandel
Neuroscientist and Nobel Laureate
Born
November 7th, 1929
95 years ago
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An Austrian-American neuroscientist and psychiatrist contributed significantly to the understanding of the biological mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Kandel's research utilized sea slugs as a model organism to explore the cellular basis of memory formation. In 2000, Kandel received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries related to signal transduction pathways in sensory neurons. His work has influenced the fields of neuroscience, psychology, and psychiatry, offering insights into the biological foundation of learning processes and the development of neurodegenerative diseases.
Received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2000
Conducted pioneering research on the biological mechanisms of learning and memory
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