Molecular Research of Neurodegenerative and Psychiatric Diseases, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and Huntington’s disease, as well as psychiatric diseases, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, depression and addictions, are multifactorial and heterogeneous disorders, which pose significant health, social and economic problems. Despite many studies, their complex etiology is still poorly understood, and therapeutic strategies are often limited to relieving their symptoms. The elucidation of their molecular background may contain keys for identifying risk factors, offering novel diagnostic or prognostic biomarkers, as well as providing novel and specific targets for their prevention and treatment. This Special Issue aims to present the most up-to-date findings regarding research targeting molecular mechanisms underlying different neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases. It aims to provide a broad overview of novel advances in the field, including studies at the molecular, epi/genetic and cellular levels, but will also cover integrative, imaging and psychopharmacology research areas, as well as comprehensive omics approaches. We welcome the submission of studies using various preclinical in vitro and in vivo models, as well as clinical studies involving human subjects.

Dr. Dubravka Švob Štrac
Guest Editor

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