Introduction: Dreams have been integral to many cultures, yet little is known about them. Various explanations, from psychoanalysis to evolution, exist. Research has implicated the …
Neurogenesis, the process by which new neurons are made in the brain, proceeds throughout development and adulthood. During development, neurogenesis is prioritized for morphogenesis. Once …
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability characterized by its behavioral deficits, including disrupted social interactions and repetitive behaviors. Although it affects a large …
The primary objective of this thesis is to spatially and temporally dissect the role of WNT1 in cerebellum (Cb) development. During embryogenesis, the Cb is …
Ribbon synapses vary the release of vesicles in response to graded changes in presynaptic membrane potential. Characteristic features of ribbon synapses include the “ribbon”, a …
The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is the cholinergic synapse between a presynaptic motor neuron and postsynaptic muscle fiber. The stability of this synapse is compromised in …
In the brain, excitation and inhibition are like the gas and brake pedals for activity: excitation increases activity, while inhibition decreases it. Broadly speaking, a …
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease affecting the upper and lower motor neurons. While most ALS cases are sporadic, there have been …
The optokinetic reflex stabilizes slippage of a background image on the retina. It works in tandem with the vestibulo-ocular reflex to steady the visual field …