Overview
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Explore the life and groundbreaking work of Seymour Benzer, a pioneering American physicist, molecular biologist, and behavioral geneticist, in this hour-long archival interview. Delve into Benzer's journey from his roots in Brooklyn to his significant contributions in physics, phage genetics, and Drosophila research. Discover his innovative counter-current technique, insights into circadian rhythms, sexual behavior, and learning in fruit flies. Learn about his research on the eye, aging, and neurological disorder models. Gain a comprehensive understanding of Benzer's multifaceted scientific career and its lasting impact on neuroscience, as part of the Society for Neuroscience's "The History of Neuroscience in Autobiography" series.
Syllabus
Society for Neuroscience Archival Interview February 12 - 13, 2003
Seymour Benzer, Ph.D.
From Brooklyn to Physics
Phage and the RII Mutant
Drosophila The Counter Current Technique
Circadian Rhythm
Sexual Behavior
Learning
The Eye
Aging
Neurological Disorder Models
The Balance
Taught by
Society for Neuroscience