The Role of Acetyl-CoA Metabolism in Maintaining the Synchronization of Human Trophoblast Stem Cells Research Background and Purpose The placenta is a crucial metabolic bridge between the mother and fetus during pregnancy, and its normal function is vital for the health of both. The placenta constantly differentiates through human trophoblast stem ...
Background and Problem In recent years, there has been significant progress in research on the multifaceted roles of mitochondria within cells. Aside from being the energy source of the cell, mitochondria also play crucial regulatory roles in processes such as cell proliferation, differentiation, and self-renewal, attracting widespread attention in...
Nynrin Protects Hematopoietic Stem Cell Function by Inhibiting Mitochondrial Permeability Transition Pore Opening Background and Research Motivation Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are core cells that maintain the function of the hematopoietic system, showing unique adaptability to stress environments such as radiation damage. However, while conven...
Background Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of primary liver cancer, with a five-year survival rate of less than 20%, and treatment options are extremely limited. Traditional targeted drug therapies, such as Sorafenib and other kinase inhibitors, have been used to treat HCC, but their efficacy is limited and diffi...
The Genetic Network Aggregation Mechanism for Schizophrenia Risk — Latest Research Interpretation from the Journal “Neuron” In recent years, genetic research on schizophrenia (SCZ) has made significant progress, particularly driven by genome-wide association studies (GWAS), revealing a large number of genetic variants associated with the disease. H...
Disturbance of Neuronal Homeostasis and Disruption of Neuronal Network Dynamics Caused by Tau Proteinopathy Background and Research Objectives Homeostatic mechanisms play a crucial role in maintaining the stability of brain functions. Under normal circumstances, neuronal activity set-points, such as firing rates, are dynamically adjusted through ho...
A Review on the Mechanisms of Spatial and Temporal Integration and Competition in the Hippocampus Research Background and Significance In the human and animal brain, space and time comprise the primary dimensions of episodic memory, playing a crucial role in encoding information such as event sequences, locations, and durations. It has long been fo...
A Mechanism of Brainstem Circuit Enhancing Aversion Response Background and Motivation Aversion response is a natural reaction in humans and animals when faced with threats or unpleasant stimuli, allowing individuals to avoid danger and playing a critical role in adaptation during evolution. However, excessive aversion can lead to a range of emotio...
This article is a biomedical research paper authored by scholars such as Zhang Tingxin, Bi Cheng, and Li Yiran, published on November 6, 2024, in the journal “Neuron.” The research was led by a team from the Tsinghua University-Peking University Center for Life Sciences, exploring the regulatory mechanism of phosphorylation modification of the mech...
The Neural Basis of Underperformance Under Pressure: An Analysis of the Interaction Between Reward Signals and Motor Preparation in Primate Brains Research Background “Choking under pressure” refers to situations where individuals fail to perform as expected due to the stress of important moments, as often seen with professional athletes during cri...