In neurons, transmitter release from axon terminals is directly linked to the calcium level (Thoreson,
2007; Jackman et al., 2009). Thus, one key mechanism to control transmitter release is to modulate
presynaptic ...
Tinnitus is known as the sound people perceive, without an external stimulation. It affects around 15 – 20 % of the population. Until now, there is no single treatment to eliminate the tinnitus percept permanently, which ...
Senescence is a state of permanent growth arrest that can be induced through various triggers and its therapeutic induction is nowadays also a promising strategy in the treatment of cancer. In case of cytokine-induced ...
Plants defend themselves against pathogens by activating responses
that can also cause unintended collateral damage to the plant itself. Improved
understanding of the evolutionary constraints and molecular mechanisms
affecting ...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common progressive neurodegenerative disorder with a complex and heterogeneous genetic landscape. Approximately 90% of all PD cases are driven by the cumulative effect of several common low-risk ...