Environmental pollutants have been linked to neurotoxicity and are proposed to contribute to
neurodegenerative disorders. The zebrafish model provides a high-throughput platform for …

The zebrafish telencephalon is composed of highly specialized subregions that regulate
complex behaviors such as learning, memory, and social interactions. The transcriptional …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common, heritable neuropsychiatric
disorders in the world, affecting almost 1% of the population. The core symptoms used to …

The function of neuronal networks is determined not only by synaptic connectivity but also by
neuromodulatory systems that broadcast information via distributed connections and volume …

Animal brains have evolved to encode social stimuli and transform these representations
into advantageous behavioral responses. The commonalities and differences of these …

Delta-catenin (CTNND2) is an adhesive junction associated protein belonging to the family
of p120 catenins. The human gene is located on the short arm of chromosome 5, the region …

The thesis is submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Philosophiae
Doctor (PhD) at the faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA), Nord University. The …

Despite conventional pharmacotherapeutic approaches taking into account the most evident
phenotypic and clinical characteristics of the patient, the outcome in many cases remains …

Throughout the lifespan of most vertebrates, new neurons are continuously generated,
playing a crucial role in the development and homeostasis of the nervous system. This …