Addiction is a leading cause of disease burden worldwide and remains a challenge in
current neuroscience research. Drug-induced lasting changes in gene expression are …

Astrocytes have an important role in neuronal maturation and synapse function in the brain.
The interplay between astrocytes and neurons is found to be altered in many …

Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a genetic neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by
intellectual disability and is related to autism. FXS is caused by mutations of the fragile X …

The neurovascular unit (NVU) is assembled by endothelial cells (ECs) and pericytes, and
encased by a basement membrane (BM) surveilled by microglia and surrounded by …

The role astrocytes play in brain development and function has garnered greater attention
as the diversity of roles they are involved in has become apparent. We have previously …

Background Pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma, collectively known as PPGL, are
categorized as neuroendocrine tumors with the potential for malignancy. Plasminogen …

Major developmental events occurring in the hippocampus during the third trimester of
human gestation and neonatally in altricial rodents include rapid and synchronized dendritic …