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Agrin
Agrin is a large proteoglycan whose best characterised role is in the development of the neuromuscular junction during embryogenesis.
Agrin is a large proteoglycan whose best characterised role is in the development of the neuromuscular junction during embryogenesis.
Angiopoietin receptor
The angiopoietin receptors are receptors that bind angiopoietin.
The angiopoietin receptors are receptors that bind angiopoietin.
Arrested development
The term "arrested development" has had multiple meanings for over 200 years.
The term "arrested development" has had multiple meanings for over 200 years.
Autism spectrum
The autism spectrum or autistic spectrum describes a range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
The autism spectrum or autistic spectrum describes a range of conditions classified as pervasive developmental disorders in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
Axon guidance
Axon guidance is a subfield of neural development concerning the process by which neurons send out axons to reach the correct targets.
Axon guidance is a subfield of neural development concerning the process by which neurons send out axons to reach the correct targets.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a secreted protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BDNF gene.
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor, also known as BDNF, is a secreted protein that, in humans, is encoded by the BDNF gene.
Ciliary neurotrophic factor
Ciliary neurotrophic factor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNTF gene.
Ciliary neurotrophic factor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CNTF gene.
Dendritic filopodia
Dendritic filopodia are small, membranous protrusions found primarily on dendritic stretches of developing neurons.
Dendritic filopodia are small, membranous protrusions found primarily on dendritic stretches of developing neurons.
Developmental cognitive neuroscience
Developmental cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary scientific field that is situated at the boundaries of neuroscience, psychology, social neuroscience, developmental science, and cogn...
Developmental cognitive neuroscience is an interdisciplinary scientific field that is situated at the boundaries of neuroscience, psychology, social neuroscience, developmental science, and cogn...
Developmental disorder
Developmental disorders occur at some stage in a child's development, often retarding the development.
Developmental disorders occur at some stage in a child's development, often retarding the development.
Dok-7
Dok-7 is a cytoplasmic protein containing a Plekstrin Homology domain and a PTB domain which serves an essential signaling step in the formation of the Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ).
Dok-7 is a cytoplasmic protein containing a Plekstrin Homology domain and a PTB domain which serves an essential signaling step in the formation of the Neuromuscular Junction (NMJ).
Environmental enrichment (neural)
Environmental enrichment concerns how the brain is affected by the stimulation of its information processing provided by its surroundings.
Environmental enrichment concerns how the brain is affected by the stimulation of its information processing provided by its surroundings.
Ependyma
Ependyma is the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord.
Ependyma is the thin epithelial membrane lining the ventricular system of the brain and the spinal cord.
Growth cone
A growth cone is a dynamic, actin-supported extension of a developing axon seeking its synaptic target.
A growth cone is a dynamic, actin-supported extension of a developing axon seeking its synaptic target.
HAR1F
HAR1F is a RNA gene which is part of a human accelerated region of the human genome.
HAR1F is a RNA gene which is part of a human accelerated region of the human genome.
Harold Saxton Burr
Harold Saxton Burr (April 18, 1889 in Lowell, Massachusetts—February 17, 1973) was E. K. Hunt Professor of Anatomy at Yale University School of Medicine.
Harold Saxton Burr (April 18, 1889 in Lowell, Massachusetts—February 17, 1973) was E. K. Hunt Professor of Anatomy at Yale University School of Medicine.
Human accelerated region 1
In molecular biology, Human accelerated region 1 is a segment of the human genome found on the long arm of chromosome 20.
In molecular biology, Human accelerated region 1 is a segment of the human genome found on the long arm of chromosome 20.
Integrative neuroscience
Integrative neuroscience sculptures a theoretical neuroscience with a mathematical neuroscience that is different from computational neuroscience (Poznanski).
Integrative neuroscience sculptures a theoretical neuroscience with a mathematical neuroscience that is different from computational neuroscience (Poznanski).
Legius syndrome
Legius syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by cafe au lait spots.
Legius syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant condition characterized by cafe au lait spots.
Mechanosensation
Mechanosensation is a response mechanism to mechanical stimuli.
Mechanosensation is a response mechanism to mechanical stimuli.
MuSK protein
MuSK (for Muscle Specific Kinase) is a receptor tyrosine kinase required for the formation of the neuromuscular junction.
MuSK (for Muscle Specific Kinase) is a receptor tyrosine kinase required for the formation of the neuromuscular junction.
Nerve growth factor
Nerve growth factor is a small secreted protein that is important for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain target neurons.
Nerve growth factor is a small secreted protein that is important for the growth, maintenance, and survival of certain target neurons.
Neural adaptation
Neural adaptation or sensory adaptation is a change over time in the responsiveness of the sensory system to a constant stimulus.
Neural adaptation or sensory adaptation is a change over time in the responsiveness of the sensory system to a constant stimulus.
Neural development
Neural development comprises the processes that generate, shape, and reshape the nervous system, from the earliest stages of embryogenesis to the final years of life.
Neural development comprises the processes that generate, shape, and reshape the nervous system, from the earliest stages of embryogenesis to the final years of life.
Neural development in humans
The study of neural development draws on both neuroscience and developmental biology to describe the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which complex nervous systems emerge during embryonic de...
The study of neural development draws on both neuroscience and developmental biology to describe the cellular and molecular mechanisms by which complex nervous systems emerge during embryonic de...
Neural folds
These are named the neural folds; they commence some little distance behind the anterior end of the embryonic disk, where they are continuous with each other, and from there gradually extend ba...
These are named the neural folds; they commence some little distance behind the anterior end of the embryonic disk, where they are continuous with each other, and from there gradually extend ba...
Neuro-cardio-facial-cutaneous syndromes
Neuro-cardio-facial-cutaneous-syndromes (NCFC), (also referred to as neuro-craniofacial-cardiac syndromes) is a group of developmental disorders with a genetic ground, affecting the nervous ...
Neuro-cardio-facial-cutaneous-syndromes (NCFC), (also referred to as neuro-craniofacial-cardiac syndromes) is a group of developmental disorders with a genetic ground, affecting the nervous ...
Neurodevelopmental disorder
A neurodevelopmental disorder, or disorder of neural development, is an impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system.
A neurodevelopmental disorder, or disorder of neural development, is an impairment of the growth and development of the brain or central nervous system.
Neuromere
Neuromeres are morphologically or molecularly defined transient segments of the early developing brain.
Neuromeres are morphologically or molecularly defined transient segments of the early developing brain.
Neurotrophin-3
Neurotrophin-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NTF3 gene.
Neurotrophin-3 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NTF3 gene.
Neurotrophin-4
Neurotrophin-4, also known as neurotrophin-5, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NTF4 gene.
Neurotrophin-4, also known as neurotrophin-5, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the NTF4 gene.
Optic cup (embryology)
During embryonic development of the eye, the outer wall of the bulb of the optic vesicles becomes thickened and invaginated, and the bulb is thus converted into a cup, the optic cup (or ophth...
During embryonic development of the eye, the outer wall of the bulb of the optic vesicles becomes thickened and invaginated, and the bulb is thus converted into a cup, the optic cup (or ophth...
Optic stalk
The optic vesicles project toward the sides of the head, and the peripheral part of each expands to form a hollow bulb, while the proximal part remains narrow and constitutes the optic stalk.
The optic vesicles project toward the sides of the head, and the peripheral part of each expands to form a hollow bulb, while the proximal part remains narrow and constitutes the optic stalk.
Optic vesicles
These diverticula make their appearance before the closure of the anterior end of the neural tube; after the closure of the tube they are known as the optic vesicles.
These diverticula make their appearance before the closure of the anterior end of the neural tube; after the closure of the tube they are known as the optic vesicles.
Piaget's theory of cognitive development
Piaget's theory of cognitive development is a comprehensive theory about the nature and development of human intelligence first developed by Jean Piaget.
Piaget's theory of cognitive development is a comprehensive theory about the nature and development of human intelligence first developed by Jean Piaget.
Radial glia
Radial glial cells are a pivotal cell type in the developing central nervous system (CNS) involved in key developmental processes, from patterning and neuronal migration to their recently discov...
Radial glial cells are a pivotal cell type in the developing central nervous system (CNS) involved in key developmental processes, from patterning and neuronal migration to their recently discov...
Rostral migratory stream
The rostral migratory stream is a specialized migratory route found in the brain of some animals along which neuronal precursors that originated in the subventricular zone of the brain migrate t...
The rostral migratory stream is a specialized migratory route found in the brain of some animals along which neuronal precursors that originated in the subventricular zone of the brain migrate t...
Roundabout (gene)
The Roundabout family of proteins are single-pass transmembrane cell adhesion molecules that are highly conserved across many branches of the animal kingdom, from C. elegans to humans.
The Roundabout family of proteins are single-pass transmembrane cell adhesion molecules that are highly conserved across many branches of the animal kingdom, from C. elegans to humans.
Sensory maps and brain development
Sensory maps and brain development is a concept in neuroethology that links the development of the brain over an animal’s lifetime with the fact that there is spatial organization and pattern to...
Sensory maps and brain development is a concept in neuroethology that links the development of the brain over an animal’s lifetime with the fact that there is spatial organization and pattern to...
Slit (gene)
Slit refers to a family of related genes which encode a corresponding set of secreted proteins, also collectively referred to as Slit.
Slit refers to a family of related genes which encode a corresponding set of secreted proteins, also collectively referred to as Slit.
Subplate
The transient fetal subplate zone, together with the marginal zone and the cortical plate, represents the developmental anlage of the mammalian cerebral cortex.
The transient fetal subplate zone, together with the marginal zone and the cortical plate, represents the developmental anlage of the mammalian cerebral cortex.
Synaptic pruning
In neuroscience, synaptic pruning, neuronal pruning or axon pruning refer to neurological regulatory processes, which facilitate a change in neural structure by reducing the overall...
In neuroscience, synaptic pruning, neuronal pruning or axon pruning refer to neurological regulatory processes, which facilitate a change in neural structure by reducing the overall...
Synaptotropic hypothesis
The synaptotropic hypothesis, also called the synaptotrophic hypothesis is a neurobiological hypothesis of neuronal growth and synapse formation.
The synaptotropic hypothesis, also called the synaptotrophic hypothesis is a neurobiological hypothesis of neuronal growth and synapse formation.
TrkB receptor
TrkB receptor also known as TrkB tyrosine kinase or BDNF/NT-3 growth factors receptor or neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, receptor, type 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded ...
TrkB receptor also known as TrkB tyrosine kinase or BDNF/NT-3 growth factors receptor or neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, receptor, type 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded ...
TrkC receptor
NT-3 growth factor receptor also known as neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor type 3 or TrkC tyrosine kinase or Trk-C receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the '...
NT-3 growth factor receptor also known as neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor type 3 or TrkC tyrosine kinase or Trk-C receptor is a protein that in humans is encoded by the '...