Due to the limited capacity of the adult mammalian brain to self-repair and regenerate,
neurological diseases, especially neurodegenerative disorders and stroke, characterized by …

There is increasing evidence that dysfunction of essential metal (Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn)
homeostasis can lead to the appearance of several NDs. Other neurotoxic environmental …

Background Variation in the gene encoding zinc finger binding protein 804A (ZNF804A) is
associated with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Evidence suggests that ZNF804A is a …

Gambierdiscus species are the producers of the marine toxins ciguatoxins and maitotoxins
which cause worldwide human intoxications recognized as Ciguatera Fish Poisoning. A …

In recent years, there has been increased focus on exploring the role the non-protein-coding
genome plays in Mendelian disorders. One class of particular interest is long non-coding …

Abstract Background The 5′-nucleotidase, cytosolic II gene (NT5C2, cN-II) is associated
with disorders characterized by psychiatric and psychomotor disturbances. Common …

The cell-adhesion proteins neuroligin-3 and neuroligin-4X (NLGN3/4X) have well described
roles in synapse formation. NLGN3/4X are also expressed highly during neurodevelopment …

Background: The human neuroblastoma cell line, SH-SY5Y, has been widely used in
neuroscience research, especially in studies related to Parkinson's disease. However …

Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad-spectrum organophosphate insecticide. Long-term exposure
to low levels of CPF is associated with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative …

Developmental toxicity and its affiliation to long-term health, particularly neurodegenerative
disease (ND) has attracted significant attentions in recent years. There is, however, a …