Expanding the Phenotype of Copy Number Variations Involving NR0B1 (DAX1)

This study aims to explore the relationship between copy number variations (CNVs) involving the NR0B1 (DAX1) gene and 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis. 46,XY gonadal dysgenesis (GD) is a disorder of sex development caused by the failure of gonads to fully differentiate into testes. This condition can lead to individuals presenting with female or ambiguous ...

Aβ-Aggregation-Generated Blue Autofluorescence Illuminates Senile Plaques as Well as Complex Blood and Vascular Pathologies in Alzheimer’s Disease

Blue Autofluorescence Generated by Aβ Aggregation Illuminates Senile Plaques and Complex Blood and Vascular Pathologies in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder globally, with senile plaques being the main pathological hallmark of AD, primarily composed of β-amyloid protein (Aβ)....

MDGA2 Constrains Glutamatergic Inputs Selectively onto CA1 Pyramidal Neurons to Optimize Neural Circuits for Plasticity, Memory, and Social Behavior

In the field of neuroscience, synaptic organization and plasticity are crucial for cognitive functions such as memory and social behavior. As rare synaptic inhibitory factors, members of the family known as MAM domain-containing glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor proteins (MDGA) play an important regulatory role in synapse formation by inhibiting ...

L-Type Calcium Channel Modulates Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound-Induced Excitation in Cultured Hippocampal Neurons

Regulation of L-type Calcium Channels in Low-Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound (LIPUS) Excitation of Cultured Hippocampal Neurons Background In recent years, ultrasound stimulation has been widely used as a non-invasive technique to regulate neuronal activity both in vivo and in vitro. However, the potential mechanism of neural modulation effects induced...

High Magnesium Promotes the Recovery of Binocular Vision from Amblyopia via TRPM7

Mechanism Study of High Magnesium Promoting Binocular Vision Recovery in Amblyopia Patients: The Role of TRPM7 Abnormal visual experiences during critical periods of brain development can lead to visual function deficits, such as amblyopia. Current research suggests that high magnesium (Mg^2+) supplementation can restore synaptic plasticity in the ...

Microglial EPOR Contribute to Sevoflurane-Induced Developmental Fine Motor Deficits Through Synaptic Pruning in Mice

Contemporary Anesthesia Safety Research: New Pathological Mechanism of Fine Motor Deficits in Mice With the advancement of modern anesthesia techniques, millions of lives rely on successful surgeries each year. However, various clinical studies, including those by the Mayo Anesthesia Safety in Kids (MASK) group, suggest that children who undergo mu...

Nucleus Accumbens Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons Projecting to the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis Promote Wakefulness and Positive Affective State

Nucleus Accumbens Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons Project to Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis to Regulate Wakefulness and Positive Emotional States Background The nucleus accumbens (NAc) plays a crucial role in regulating motivation, reward, and many behaviors that depend on high levels of arousal. However, research on the neural mechani...

The Chemokine CCL2 Promotes Excitatory Synaptic Transmission in Hippocampal Neurons via GluA1 Subunit Trafficking

In the latest research paper “Chemokine CCL2 Promotes Excitatory Synaptic Transmission in Hippocampal Neurons via GluA1 Subunit Trafficking” published in “Neurosci. Bull.”, researchers from multiple institutions, including the Shanghai Institute of Neuroscience, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the School of Life Sciences, Peking University, have d...

Mechanism of Myosin Va-Dependent Transport of NMDA Receptors in Hippocampal Neurons

Study on Myosin Va-dependent NMDA Receptor Transport Mechanism in Hippocampal Neurons In hippocampal neurons, NMDA receptors (N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor, abbreviated as NMDAR) are a subtype of glutamate receptors, crucial for regulating postsynaptic responses and various brain functions. The number of NMDARs in the postsynaptic region can change...

Mechanisms of Deafness and Pathological Changes in Peripheral Auditory Nervous System in Cx26 Null Mice

Scientific Report: Study on the Mechanism of Deafness in Cx26-Deficient Mice Introduction Mutations in the Gjb2 gene are the most common cause of autosomal recessive non-syndromic hereditary deafness, accounting for about 50% of all cases. The Cx26 protein encoded by the Gjb2 gene is mainly expressed in cochlear epithelial supporting cells and is r...