Molecular Advances in Brain Plasticity
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 806
Special Issue Editor
Interests: brain development; neurogenesis; neurodevelopmental disease; dendritic spine; synapses; synaptic plasticity; learning and memory
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Research on brain plasticity has revealed the dynamic nature of the brain and its ability to reorganize and adjust in response to a variety of stimuli, among which developmental, environmental, and injury-related stimuli have become a hot topic in current research. Our knowledge of the molecular mechanisms underlying this process provides deeper insights into neurodevelopment, cognitive function regulation, and brain aging.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on brain plasticity, with a particular focus on the molecular mechanisms at work. We invite contributions exploring molecular pathways, mechanisms, and therapeutic approaches to enhance our understanding of brain plasticity at the cellular and molecular levels in both physiological and pathological conditions. We aim to provide a comprehensive collection of studies that illuminate potential avenues for therapeutic interventions and brain repair strategies.
Dr. Beatrice Uguagliati
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- neurophysiology
- neurobiology
- synapses
- synaptic plasticity
- microglia
- astrocytes
- dendritic spines
- neurodevelopment
- neurodevelopmental disease
- learning and memory
- neuropharmacology
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