Synapse Development and Maturation, the latest release in the Comprehensive
Developmental Neuroscience series, presents the latest information on the genetic …

The nervous system consists of hundreds of billions of neurons interconnected into the
functional neural networks that underlie behaviors. The capacity of a neuron to innervate …

Synapse formation and stabilization in the vertebrate central nervous system is a dynamic
process, requiring bi-directional communication between pre-and postsynaptic partners …

To understand brain development, we must learn how synapse formation shapes functional
neural circuits. At the heart of this process lies the nascent synapse—an enigmatic structure …

The formation of synapses in the vertebrate central nervous system is a complex process
that occurs over a protracted period of development. Recent work has begun to unravel the …

Optimal brain function critically hinges on the remarkably precise interconnections made
among millions of neurons. These specialized interconnected neuronal junctions, termed …

Formation of chemical synapses in the central nervous system is a highly regulated,
multistep process that requires bidirectional communication across the synaptic cleft …

To acquire a better comprehension of nervous system function, it is imperative to understand
how synapses are assembled during development and subsequently altered throughout life …

Synapses are specialized sites of communication between neurons and their targets. The
presynaptic and postsynaptic compartments must be properly aligned and maintained in …

Synapses are specialized sites for communication between neurons and their targets
involved in the processing of information and the generation of behaviour and thought. The …