Andrew Huxley

Andrew Huxley was a renowned biophysicist known for his groundbreaking work on how electrical signals are transmitted in nerve cells. He helped to uncover the mechanisms of action potentials, which are the rapid electrical impulses that allow nerve cells to communicate. Huxley’s research, particularly his development of the "Hodgekin-Huxley model," provided insights into the ionic movements across cell membranes during these impulses. His contributions significantly advanced our understanding of neurobiology, influencing fields such as medicine, neuroscience, and biophysics, and earning him a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963.