John Carew Eccles

John Carew Eccles was an Australian-American neuropsychologist and neurophysiologist known for his groundbreaking research on the nervous system, particularly how neurons communicate. He studied how electrical signals transmit information in the brain and spinal cord, advancing our understanding of consciousness and mental processes. Eccles shared the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1963 for his work on synaptic transmission—the way nerve cells connect and communicate. His research helped bridge the gap between biology and psychology, deepening scientific insights into how thoughts, perceptions, and actions originate in the brain.