Aaron Kerlin and Aya Takeoka investigate capsaicin-sensitive VRI (vanilloid) receptor channels in crayfish giant axons. (Photo by G. Knight)
Kunal Dalal and Ellen Penney examine the effect of serotonin and its
antagonist gramine on promotor and remotor crayfish neurons. (Photo
by G. Knight)
Courtney Smith and Naomi Twery investigate the electrophysiological effects
of synthetic and natural analgesics on the crayfish neuromuscular junction.
(Photo by G. Knight)
Here is Aaron with the latest modifications of Aaron's and Aya's project.
(Photo by G. Knight)
Close-up of the new setup: two suction electrodes are placed on the excised
ventral nerve cord of the crayfish.
(Photo by G. Knight)
Aya and Aaron, putting their finishing touches on their project. (Photo
by G. Knight)
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