Charles Sherrington

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gptkbp:instanceOf neuroscientist
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:University_of_Oxford
gptkb:University_College_London
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physiology_or_Medicine
gptkbp:born November 27, 1857
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:contribution explored the relationship between the brain and behavior
examined the effects of injury on the nervous system
coined the term 'synapse'
explored the concept of proprioception
investigated the role of the cerebellum
pioneered the field of neurophysiology
studied the effects of drugs on the nervous system
studied the spinal cord
developed_the_Sherrington's_law_of_reciprocal_innervation
gptkbp:died March 4, 1952
gptkbp:field neuroscience
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Charles Sherrington
gptkbp:influenced neuroscience
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:John_Newport_Langley
gptkbp:knownFor work on the physiology of the nervous system
gptkbp:legacy recognized for his contributions to understanding reflexes
honored in various scientific societies
influenced modern neuroscience
inspired future research in neurobiology
his work remains foundational in neuroscience education
gptkbp:nationality British
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Edgar_Adrian
gptkbp:researchFocus reflexes
motor control
neural pathways
synaptic transmission
gptkbp:residence gptkb:England
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Dorothy_Sherrington
gptkbp:work Man on His Nature
The_Physiology_of_the_Nervous_System
The_Integrative_Action_of_the_Nervous_System