Santiago Ramón y Cajal
Where was Cajal born?
Petilla de Aragón, Spain
What molecule did Ochoa study?
RNA
What is a neuron?
A cell that sends messages in the nervous system
Which scientist loved drawing?
Cajal
What is the Nobel Prize?
An award for great discoveries or work
What did he prove about neurons?
They are separate cells, not one big net
What is RNA’s job in the cell?
Carries instructions from DNA to make proteins
What is an enzyme?
A molecule that helps chemical reactions in the body
Which scientist moved to the U.S.?
Ochoa
Which subject area did both scientists win their Nobel Prize in?
Physiology or Medicine
What stain did he use to see neurons?
Golgi stain
What enzyme did Ochoa discover?
Polynucleotide phosphorylase
What do proteins do?
Build parts of the body like muscles and skin
What field did Cajal start?
Neuroscience
Who did Cajal share his prize with?
Golgi
What are synapses?
Tiny gaps where neurons send signals
What does DNA hold?
Instructions to build the body
What is molecular biology?
The study of how cells work on a tiny level
What country are both scientists from?
Spain
Who did Ochoa share his prize with?
Kornberg
What year did he win the Nobel Prize?
1906
In what year did Ochoa win the Nobel Prize?
1959
What tool helps us see tiny cells?
Microscope
What was Cajal’s nickname in history?
Father of Neuroscience
Why are Nobel Prizes important?
They recognize life-changing science