Arvid Carlsson
1923 - 2018
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Arvid Carlsson (1923-2018) was a Swedish pharmacologist and neuroscientist who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2000 for his discoveries concerning signal transduction in the nervous system. He is best known for his research on neurotransmitters, particularly dopamine, and their impact on Parkinson's disease and schizophrenia. Carlsson's work significantly contributed to the development of treatments for these neurological disorders, revolutionizing the understanding of how chemicals in the brain influence behavior and mental health. He made pioneering advancements in psychopharmacology, leaving a lasting legacy in the field of neuroscience.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Never give up your right to be wrong, because then you will lose the ability to learn new things and move forward with your life.
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Behavioral disturbances may become evident only after a long exposure and may persist after discontinuation of treatment.
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Some accidents can lead to marvelous results such as the discovery of penicillin from a mold.
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To open new areas of knowledge we must first and foremost make it possible to detect things we do not know.
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To test a concept, one must be prepared to detect something that will surprise us.