How Neurons Communicate: An Introduction to Neurotransmission and Action Potential (from PDB-101)

The billions of neurons in our nervous system are constantly communicating. The signals they send to each other are responsible for our thoughts, sensations, and actions. Learn how ions, ion channels, receptors, and neurotransmitters work together to enable the neuronal signaling process.

Learn more about neuronal signaling from PDB-101:
Opioids and Pain Signaling:    • Opioids and Pain Signaling (from PDB-...  
Neuronal Signaling and Sodium-Potassium Pump:    • Neuronal Signaling and Sodium-Potassi...  
PDB-101 resources on Cellular Signaling: https://pdb101.rcsb.org/browse/cellul...

Story:
Ethan Cartagena (Spring 2022 RCSB PDB Intern)


Story Support:
David Goodsell (RCSB PDB), Maria Voigt, (RCSB PDB)


Animation and Video Editing:
Maria Voigt


Narration:
Ethan Cartagena


Models of the Na+/K+-ATPase Intermediate States:
William Hanson (Rutgers IQB Ph.D. Student)