Mathematical Modelling in Biology - Neuronal Signalling

Explore the groundbreaking Nobel Prize-winning work of Hodgkin and Huxley on neuronal cell signaling in this Oxford Mathematics 2nd Year student lecture. Delve into the modeling of electrical signal generation and propagation in neurons, crucial for communication within the body. Analyze a simplified version of the Hodgkin-Huxley model, known as the Fitzhugh-Nagumo model, using phase plane analysis and slow and fast timescales to demonstrate how it exhibits action potentials observed in neurons. Gain insights into mathematical modeling in biology and its applications to understanding complex neurological processes. This 57-minute lecture, presented by Philip Maini, is part of a broader series on mathematical modeling in biology available through the University of Oxford's YouTube playlist.