Developing neurons connect in specific and stereotyped ways to form the complex circuits
that underlie brain function. By comparison to earlier steps in neural development, progress …

The molecular diversification of cell surface molecules has long been postulated to impart
specific surface identities on neuronal cell types. The existence of unique cell surface …

The ability to sense sour provides an important sensory signal to prevent the ingestion of
unripe, spoiled, or fermented foods. Taste and somatosensory receptors in the oral cavity …

The protocadherins (Pcdhs), which make up the most diverse group within the cadherin
superfamily, were first discovered in the early 1990s. Data implicating the Pcdhs, including …

Synapses are the sites of neuron-to-neuron communication and form the basis of the neural
circuits that underlie all animal cognition and behavior. Chemical synapses are specialized …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises a range of neurological conditions that affect
individuals' ability to communicate and interact with others. People with ASD often exhibit …

The enhanced expression of nitric oxide (• NO) synthase predicts triple-negative breast
cancer outcome and its resistance to different therapeutics. Our earlier work demonstrated …

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood-onset psychiatric
disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity. ADHD exhibits …

CDH2 belongs to the classic cadherin family of Ca2+-dependent cell adhesion molecules
with a meticulously described dual role in cell adhesion and β-catenin signaling. During …

Breathing, and the motor circuits that control it, is essential for life. At the core of respiratory
circuits are Dbx1-derived interneurons, which generate the rhythm and pattern of breathing …