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Stephen W. Kuffler
Researcher at Harvard University
Publications - 65
Citations - 13108
Stephen W. Kuffler is an academic researcher from Harvard University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Inhibitory postsynaptic potential & Acetylcholine. The author has an hindex of 41, co-authored 65 publications receiving 12892 citations. Previous affiliations of Stephen W. Kuffler include Sydney Hospital & Johns Hopkins University.
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Discharge patterns and functional organization of mammalian retina
TL;DR: The Limulus preparation shows many features which are similar to other simple sense organs, for instance, stretch receptors, however, instead of photochemical events, stretch-deformation acts as the adequate stimulus on sensory terminals and is translated into a characteristic discharge pattern.
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Effect of nerve impulses on the membrane potential of glial cells in the central nervous system of amphibia.
TL;DR: In the central nervous system of the leech, which contains smooth muscle cells in its connective tissue capsule, the effect of massive neuronal activity on the resting potential of glial cells could not be studied adequately because the preparation under these conditions dislodged the electrode.
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