Bernard Katz

Bernard Katz was a German-born British scientist renowned for his work on nerve cells and how they communicate. He studied how nerves send signals to muscles and other nerves using tiny packages called synaptic vesicles that contain neurotransmitters. His research showed that when a nerve signal arrives, these vesicles release their contents into the space between cells, allowing communication to happen efficiently. Katz’s findings helped us understand the fundamental processes of nervous system function, earning him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1970. His work has been crucial in advancing neuroscience and understanding how our bodies coordinate movement and sensation.