The Neurotransmitters of the Mind – Part 1

This course explores how synaptic communication in the brain shapes movement, mood, anxiety, and sleep, with a strong emphasis on pharmacological principles and real-world clinical applications. Learners will examine how specific neurotransmitter systems—including dopamine, GABA, and serotonin—regulate neural circuits and behavior, and how disruptions in these systems contribute to common neurological and psychiatric disorders. Using Parkinson’s disease as a central example, the course investigates the dopaminergic synapse and how molecular changes in dopamine signaling alter motor control. L…