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Brain

Known as: Brains, Encephalon, Encephalons 
The part of CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM that is contained within the skull (CRANIUM). Arising from the NEURAL TUBE, the embryonic brain is comprised of… Expand
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2019
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2019
Deconstructing cortical folding: genetic, cellular and mechanical determinants
Folding of the cerebral cortex is a fundamental milestone of mammalian brain evolution and is associated with dramatic increases… Expand
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Review
2019
Review
2019
α-Synuclein pathology in Parkinson’s disease and related α-synucleinopathies
Over 20 years ago, the synaptic protein α-synuclein was identified as the primary component of the Lewy bodies (LBs) that are a… Expand
Review
2019
Review
2019
Activation of microglia and astrocytes: a roadway to neuroinflammation and Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disease that is of high importance to the neuroscience world, yet the complex… Expand
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2019
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2019
The insect central complex and the neural basis of navigational strategies
ABSTRACT Oriented behaviour is present in almost all animals, indicating that it is an ancient feature that has emerged from… Expand
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2019
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2019
Dendritic spines: Revisiting the physiological role
Dendritic spines are small, thin, specialized protrusions from neuronal dendrites, primarily localized in the excitatory synapses… Expand
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2019
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2019
Circadian control of BDNF-mediated Nrf2 activation in astrocytes protects dopaminergic neurons from ferroptosis.
Astrocyte-neuron interactions protect neurons from iron-mediated toxicity. As dopamine can be metabolized to reactive quinones… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Sex and gender differences in substance use disorders.
The gender gap in substance use disorders (SUDs), characterized by greater prevalence in men, is narrowing, highlighting the… Expand
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2018
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2018
The frontoparietal network: function, electrophysiology, and importance of individual precision mapping
The frontoparietal network is critical for our ability to coordinate behavior in a rapid, accurate, and flexible goal-driven… Expand
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2018
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2018
Brain plasticity in pregnancy and the postpartum period: links to maternal caregiving and mental health
Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve numerous physiological adaptations that enable the development and survival of the… Expand
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2018
Review
2018
Role of Microbes in the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease: State of the Art – An International Symposium Presented at the 2017 IAGG Congress in San Francisco
This article reviews research results and ideas presented at a special symposium at the International Association of Gerontology… Expand
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