Alzheimer disease (AD) is a prevalent neurodegenerative disorder that affects synapses and
leads to progressive cognitive decline. The role of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid (NMDA) …

Sleep debt accumulates during wakefulness, leading to increased slow wave activity (SWA)
during sleep, an encephalographic marker for sleep need. The use-dependent demands of …

Palmitoylation is a type of lipid modification that plays an important role in various aspects of
neuronal function. Over the past few decades, several studies have shown that the …

The vast majority of gene mutations and/or gene knockouts result in either no observable
changes, or significant deficits in molecular, cellular, or organismal function. However, in a …

Rapid delivery of glutamate receptors to the postsynaptic membrane via vesicle fusion is a
central component of synaptic plasticity. However, it is unknown how this process supports …

Obesity has been increasing worldwide and is well-known as a risk factor for cognitive
decline. It has been reported that oxidative stress in the brain is deeply involved in cognitive …

Learning and memory rely on processes involved in synaptic plasticity, such as long-term
potentiation (LTP) and long-term depression (LTD) of synaptic strength (Diering and …

Introduction: The quest for natural compounds with neuromodulatory properties has gained
significant momentum in neuropharmacology. Among these, Origanum punonense (O …

Objective Alzheimer's disease (AD) has become a significant global concern, but effective
drugs able to slow down AD progression is still lacked. Electroacupuncture (EA) has been …

COVID-19 is entering its fifth year as an active contagion. The evolution of the COVID-19
pandemic is explored with attention to epidemiology, virology, prevalence and prevalence …