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… modify itself by rearranging existing neural networks and forming new ones to acquire new functional properties. This … of brain plasticity but also open new possibilities for treating certain neurodevelopmental disorders and … morphological development of cells and the expression of a number of structural proteins,” said Arenkiel, a McNair …
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… has on neurons, but little is known about the consequences for the most abundant brain cell, the astrocyte. Researchers … journal Neuron that during social isolation, astrocytes become hyperactive, which in turn suppresses brain circuit … of Child Health & Human Development of NIH under Award Number P50HD103555.   … … Social isolation triggers …
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… into the chest cavity. This type of hernia can lead to a number of symptoms, including obstructive symptoms (food or … will listen to your description of your symptoms and perform a physical exam. For those who do not have symptoms, … significantly impact your quality of life, surgery may be recommended. The thoracic surgeons at Baylor Medicine repair …
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… A compound found in psychedelic mushrooms may have antiaging … also improving survival in aged mice.  “There have been a number of clinical studies that have explored the … the potential risks of long-term psilocybin treatment before this type of treatment is ready for public use.”  Once …
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… in the heart of the world’s largest medical center affords the opportunity for students to train in a number of settings. Students care for varied populations … … Geriatric Medicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Community & Family Medicine Research Core (13 Credit Hours) …
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… however, in published data, The Holder Lab discovered that complete deficiency of SynGAP in human neurons causes … cultured engineered human neurons completely deficient for SYNGAP1 have increased excitability and network … synapses of these neurons are associated with increased number of excitatory synapses as determined by PSD95 and …
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… Residency Program offers six years of clinical training encompassing a broad range of surgical specialties. All … on these clinical rotations, to fulfill the requirements for certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. … at all levels. Clinical rotations that take place across a number of different sites enhance the quality of residents’ …
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… The Graduate School Ph.D. application for 2026 is currently open. … Sept. 1 - On-line application … for those applying to the Neuroscience or Quantitative & Computational Biosciences programs. … Our holistic review of … successful applicants have a GPA of 3.6 or higher, these numbers are viewed as only one component of the application. …
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… Application Instructions … For the 2024 ERAS® cycle, our program will be participating … the AAMC’s ERAS program. Applicants will be required to complete the MyERAS application, and participation in the … offers three separate specific tracks, through the NRMP number, which include the following: … Traditional Track …
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… Next Opening … : July 2026 … Number of Positions … : One position per year The ACGME-accredited clinical informatics fellowship program offers a comprehensive two-year training experience to develop …
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