Scientists knew neurons communicated, but how one cell influenced another remained unclear.
Charles Sherrington introduced the term ‘synapse’ to describe the tiny junction where one neuron communicates with the next. His work explained how billions of individual cells form coordinated networks.
The concept of the synapse became central to understanding learning, memory, and neurological disease.
Today’s neuroscience and many neurotechnologies are built on understanding and influencing synaptic communication.
Last Updated on October 6, 2026 | Published: July 17, 2026