Consolidation of implicit memory in the invertebrate Aplysia and explicit memory in the
mammalian hippocampus are associated with remodeling and growth of preexisting …

Neuronal activity induces the post-translational modification of synaptic molecules, promotes
localized protein synthesis within dendrites and activates gene transcription, thereby …

Serotonin (5-HT) shapes brain networks during development and modulates a wide
spectrum of essential neuronal functions ranging from perception and cognitive appraisal to …

Cortical circuits in the brain are refined by experience during critical periods early in
postnatal life. Critical periods are regulated by the balance of excitatory and inhibitory (E/I) …

Chemical synapses are asymmetric intercellular junctions that mediate synaptic
transmission. Synaptic junctions are organized by trans-synaptic cell adhesion molecules …

Adhesive contact between pre-and postsynaptic neurons initiates synapse formation during
brain development and provides a natural means of transsynaptic signaling. Numerous …

Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that display
a triad of core behavioral deficits including restricted interests, often accompanied by …

Abstract Serotonin (5-hydroxytrympamine or 5-HT) is one of the phylogenetically oldest
neurotransmitters, and the serotonergic system is among the earliest developed neuronal …

Astrocytes contribute to the formation, function, and plasticity of synapses. Their processes
enwrap the neuronal components of the tripartite synapse, and due to this close interaction …

Evidence implicates environmental factors in the pathogenesis of Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASD). However, the identity of specific environmental chemicals that influence …