Learning and memory mechanisms are crucial for the development of a healthy brain and are directly affected by neuroplasticity. They can also play a significant role in the elaboration of neurodevelopmental disorders. Various mechanisms can affect brain plasticity and development, for example, chronic stress, the endocannabinoid system, and redox dysfunction, all of which can result in impaired learning and memory processes and changes in synaptic plasticity. There is a need to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying structural and functional changes in neuronal circuits and synaptic connections contributing to learning and memory in the developing brain. By uncovering these mechanisms, we will be able to widen our understanding of learning and memory. Furthermore, we aim to elucidate the molecular signaling pathways responsible for impaired neurodevelopment.
The goal of this Research Topic is to identify molecular mechanisms that are distributed or contribute to the resulting loss or impairment of learning and memory. In this way, it would be possible to identify novel candidates that contribute to brain disorders and may shed light on potential treatments.
The Research Topic will include but is not limited to:
· The effects of stress on neuroplasticity and learning and memory development
· Neuroplasticity dysregulation in learning and memory and associated neurodevelopmental disorders
· Molecular mechanisms behind impaired neuronal development
Learning and memory mechanisms are crucial for the development of a healthy brain and are directly affected by neuroplasticity. They can also play a significant role in the elaboration of neurodevelopmental disorders. Various mechanisms can affect brain plasticity and development, for example, chronic stress, the endocannabinoid system, and redox dysfunction, all of which can result in impaired learning and memory processes and changes in synaptic plasticity. There is a need to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying structural and functional changes in neuronal circuits and synaptic connections contributing to learning and memory in the developing brain. By uncovering these mechanisms, we will be able to widen our understanding of learning and memory. Furthermore, we aim to elucidate the molecular signaling pathways responsible for impaired neurodevelopment.
The goal of this Research Topic is to identify molecular mechanisms that are distributed or contribute to the resulting loss or impairment of learning and memory. In this way, it would be possible to identify novel candidates that contribute to brain disorders and may shed light on potential treatments.
The Research Topic will include but is not limited to:
· The effects of stress on neuroplasticity and learning and memory development
· Neuroplasticity dysregulation in learning and memory and associated neurodevelopmental disorders
· Molecular mechanisms behind impaired neuronal development