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Chemical Neurology

Meaning

Chemical Neurology is a specialized field of study focusing on the role of endogenous and exogenous chemical substances in modulating the function and structure of the nervous system. This discipline investigates the synthesis, release, reception, and degradation of neurotransmitters, neurohormones, and neuromodulators, which collectively govern all neural activity, cognition, and behavior. It bridges the fields of chemistry, pharmacology, and neuroscience to understand the molecular basis of neurological and psychiatric health. Clinical applications include the development of targeted therapeutics that correct imbalances in brain chemistry.