Darwin Berg

Darwin Berg is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of BIO at the University of California, San Diego. His research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of synapse formation, nicotinic signaling, and neural network construction. His work explores how nicotinic cholinergic signaling influences the development and function of neural networks, including the role of micro-RNAs in brain development. Berg's laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining molecular, physiological, imaging, and biochemical techniques to study these processes. His research has implications for understanding cognitive functions and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and addiction.