Advances in Molecular and Cellular Biology in Neuroscience
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2027 | Viewed by 163
Editor
Interests: molecular biology; neuroscience; memory and learning; hippocampus; CA2 region; new technologies; BATTLE; BDNF; single-cell gene knockout method
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest advances in our understanding of the nervous system at the fundamental molecular and cellular levels. As neuroscience increasingly integrates high-resolution technology with molecular precision, this collection will showcase how intricate molecular mechanisms and cellular dynamics orchestrate complex brain functions and contribute to the pathogenesis of neurological disorders.
We invite original research articles and comprehensive reviews that explore diverse aspects of neurobiology, including but not limited to synaptic plasticity, molecular signaling pathways, neurogenetics, and the functional interactions between neurons and glia. A particular emphasis is placed on research that utilizes cutting-edge methodologies, such as advanced imaging, optogenetics, transgenic strategies, and high-throughput “omics”, to visualize and analyze neural structures with unprecedented detail. By bridging the gap between basic molecular biology and functional systems neuroscience, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for discussing the technological and conceptual advancements driving the field forward. We encourage submissions that offer novel insights into fundamental brain processes or apply modern technical frameworks to address long-standing biological questions.
Dr. Keigo Kohara
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- molecular neuroscience
- cellular neurobiology
- imaging
- synaptic plasticity
- optogenetics
- brain visualization
- signal transduction
- developmental molecular and cellular biology in neuroscience
- neurological disorders
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