The brain's ability to strengthen or weaken synaptic connections is often termed synaptic
plasticity. It has been shown to function in brain remodeling following different types of brain …

Pyramidal neurons have a pivotal role in the cognitive capabilities of neocortex. Though they
have been predominantly modeled as integrate-and-fire point processors, many of them …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one of the most common causes of mental
disabilities in the world with a prevalence of 1%–6% of all births. Sensory processing deficits …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the most common preventable form of
developmental and neurobehavioral disability. Animal models have demonstrated that even …

Alcohol exposure during pregnancy disrupts the development of the brain and produces
long lasting behavioral and cognitive impairments collectively known as Fetal Alcohol …

Background Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) can produce deficits in a wide range of
cognitive functions but is especially detrimental to behaviors requiring accurate spatial …

The timing, rate, and quantity of gestational alcohol consumption, collectively referred to
here as Maternal Drinking Patterns (MDPs), are of known importance to fetal developmental …

Background Prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) continues to be a worldwide problem. Affected
offspring display impaired neurodevelopment, including difficulties with executive control …

Background Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are characterized by a wide range of
physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments that occur throughout the lifespan. Prenatal …