| Autor: |
Redman, Stephen J., Porter, Robert |
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Historical Records of Australian Science; 2020, Vol. 31 Issue 2, p152-156, 5p |
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David Curtis was a pioneer in the identification of excitatory and inhibitory transmitters released at synapses in the central nervous system. He made major contributions to the identification of gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA) and glycine as inhibitory transmitters released at inhibitory synapses. His work laid the foundation for the subsequent acceptance that L-glutamate was the major excitatory transmitter. David's scientific work led to him receiving many accolades and honours, including Fellowships of the Australian Academy of Sciences, the Royal Society and a Companion of the Order of Australia. This memoir is the story of the life and research of David Curtis. He helped identify some of the major neurotransmitters that are released at synapses in the central nervous system. It is also an historical account of the development of neuroscience research in Australia, in which David Curtis played a major role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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