Microglial cells are the scions of foetal macrophages which invade the neural tube early
during embryogenesis. The nervous tissue environment instigates the phenotypic …

An estimated 40% of dogs living as companion dogs are believed to exhibit some form of
anxiety or stress-related behavior. Although this represents a significant welfare issue, our …

Aging is associated with a substantial decline in the expression of social behavior as well as
increased neuroinflammation. Since immune activation and subsequent increased …

Much of the morbidity after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with traumatic axonal
injury (TAI). Although most TAI studies focus on corpus callosum white matter, the visual …

Neuroinflammation in the aging rat brain was investigated using [11C] PBR28 microPET
(positron emission tomography) imaging. Normal rats were studied alongside LRRK2 p …

As a consequence of worldwide improvement in health care, the aging portion of the human
population has increased, now representing a higher proportion of the total population. This …

In mammals, l-glutamine (Gln) can alter the glutamate-Gln cycle and consequently brain
excitability. Here, we investigated in developing rats the effect of treatment with different …

The semipalmated sandpiper Calidris pusilla and the spotted sandpiper Actitis macularia
are long-and short-distance migrants, respectively. C. pusilla breeds in the sub-arctic and …

Aims Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a neuroexcitatory amino acid used in human food to
enhance flavor. MSG can affect the morphological and electrophysiological organization of …

With the aging of the global population, neurodegenerative diseases are emerging as a
major public health issue. The adoption of a less sedentary lifestyle has been shown to have …