Investigating the effects of nanoplastics on neurotransmission
Project Description
Nanoplastics become a complicated and urgent issue in the world. Nanoplastics can affect synaptic transmission in neurons. However, how nanoplastics affect synaptic transmission remains unknown. In this project, we study how nanoplastics affect synaptic transmission in living neurons lung cells.
Supervisor
PARK, Hyo Keun
Quota
4
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
1. Growing neurons
2. Studying how nanoplastics affect neurotransmission in living neurons.
2. Studying how nanoplastics affect neurotransmission in living neurons.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
1. Students learn how to FM1-43 assay.
2. Students learn how to interpret data.
2. Students learn how to interpret data.
Complexity of the project
Challenging