Synapse Dynamics: From Molecular Mechanisms to Functional Plasticity

Dear Colleagues,

In this Special Issue we will focus on all the aspects of the dynamics of synaptic connections, from single molecules to cellular components and to neuronal networks. Synapses are highly dynamic and plastic, and the dynamic processes that control the synaptic communication at the molecular, cellular, and network levels are crucial for the neuronal and cognitive functions.

This Special Issue aims to create the forum for scientists across multiple disciplines, including experimental and comutational approaches, and to integrate the knowledge from various subfields,  thus promoting our understanding of the dynamics of the synaptic communication in health and disease. We ecourage the scientists from all the disciplines to contribute their original studies, reviews, and comments.

The areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the dynamics and trafficking of single molecules and molecular complexes, structural and functional modifiations of sub-cellular components, formation, development and plasticity of synaptic connections, as well as structural and functional modifications of synapses within neuronal networks. We aim to integrate the knowledge across all the organizational levels and techniques, including , in vivo, in vitro, and in silico approaches. 

Prof. Dr. Maria Bykhovskaia
Guest Editor

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