Electrophysiology is the study of the electrical properties of biological cells and tissues. In the new UIS electrophysiology lab, Dr. Stephen Johnson and his students will be studying the biological activity of venom components, known as toxins. Specifically, they will focus on the venom's ability to alter the electrical properties of neurons. This kind of research can help in the development of new drugs to treat neurological disease such as Parkinson's. You can help support this exciting research by giving to this fund.