Clay Armstrong
Clay Armstrong
Clay Armstrong (pronounced: kl-ay ahrm-struhng) is a renowned neuroscientist and biophysicist, best known for his significant contributions to the field of ion channel physiology.
Etymology
The name 'Clay' is of English origin and means 'mortal'. 'Armstrong' is a traditional English surname that means 'strong arm'.
Biography
Clay Armstrong was born in the mid-20th century. He completed his education in the field of biology and later specialized in neuroscience and biophysics. Armstrong's research primarily focused on the study of ion channels, which are protein structures that allow ions to pass through the cell membrane in all living cells.
Contributions
Armstrong's most significant contribution to the field of neuroscience and biophysics is his work on ion channels. He proposed the 'gating' theory, which suggests that ion channels open and close in response to specific signals. This theory has been instrumental in understanding the functioning of nerve cells and has implications for a wide range of medical conditions, including neurological disorders and cardiac diseases.
Related Terms
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Biophysics: An interdisciplinary science that applies approaches and methods traditionally used in physics to study biological phenomena.
- Ion Channel: Pore-forming membrane proteins that allow ions to pass through the channel pore.
- Neurological Disorders: Any disorder of the body's nervous system. Structural, biochemical or electrical abnormalities in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can result in a range of symptoms.
- Cardiac Diseases: Diseases of the heart or blood vessels.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clay Armstrong
- Wikipedia's article - Clay Armstrong
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