Various levels of somatotopic organization are present throughout the human nervous
system. However, this organization can change when needed based on environmental …

Perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs) are characterized by confusion, difficulty with
executive function, and episodic memory impairment in the hours to months following a …

More Americans are consuming diets higher in saturated fats and refined sugars than ever
before. These trends could have serious consequences for the older population because …

Cyclin-dependent kinase-like 5 (CDKL5) deficiency disorder (CDD) is a rare
neurodevelopmental disease caused by mutations in the X-linked CDKL5 gene. CDD is …

Optimal performance of the central nervous system (CNS) depends on dynamic,
multidirectional communication between different cell types both within and without the CNS …

The acetylcholine (ACh) synthesizing enzyme choline acetyltransferase (ChAT) is an
important cholinergic neuronal marker whose levels and/or activity are reduced in …

More Americans are consuming diets higher in saturated fats and refined sugars than ever
before. These trends could have serious consequences for the older population because …

Purpose: Physical exercise mitigates the effects of aging and cognitive decline. However,
the precise neurobiological mechanisms underlying this phenomenon remain unclear. The …

The work described herein aims to fill a gap in knowledge regarding specific mechanisms
that underlie the development of persistent cognitive impairments following surgery …

The beneficial effects of aerobic fitness on psychiatric and cognitive function in older adults
have been well demonstrated in existing literature. However, less remains known about the …