History of Neuroscience

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Between 1843 and 1926
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Camillo Golgi

  • developed the silver nitrate staining method (rezione nera)
  • believed in the reticular (continous) function of the nervous system
    • Joseph von Gerlach championed the neural reticular theory in early 19th century
  • discretely battled with Ramon y Cajal during their Nobel Prize speech over neuron doctrine vs. reticular theory