About this Research Topic
This series aims to highlight the latest experimental techniques and methods used to investigate fundamental questions in cellular neuroscience research. Review articles or opinions on methodologies or applications including the advantages and limitations of each are welcome. This Topic includes technologies and up-to-date methods which help advance science.
The contributions to this collection will undergo peer-review. Novelty may vary, but the utility of a method or protocol must be evident. We welcome contributions covering all aspects of neuroscience. Submissions will be handled by the team of Topic Editors in the respective sections.
Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience supports the FAIR (Findability, Accessibility, Interoperability, and Reusability) principles for scientific data management and stewardship (Wilkinson et al., Sci. Data 3:160018, 2016).
This Research Topic welcomes:
• Methods: Describing either new or existing methods that are significantly improved or adapted for specific purposes. These manuscripts may include primary (original) data.
• Protocols: Detailed descriptions, including pitfalls and troubleshooting, to benefit those who may evaluate or employ the techniques. The protocols must be proven to work.
• Perspective or General Commentaries on methods and protocols relevant for neuroscience research.
• Reviews and mini-reviews of topical methods and protocols highlighting the important future directions of the field.
For more information on the description and formats of the different article types please see here.
Methods and Applications in Non-Neuronal Cells welcomes contributions on new or established methods and protocols that advance our understanding of resident immune cells, glial cells, neurovascular cells and other cells that populate the nervous system. This Research Topic aims to collect new evidence and perspectives in this emerging field of research in cellular neuroscience. In particular critical issues such as neurovascular coupling, neuro-immune and neuroglial communication, neurovascular unit, and neural barrier functions, metabolism, as well as inflammation and immunity across various contexts of healthy and disease, stages of life, and species. Reviews (systematic, narrative, or scoping), methods manuscripts, and original research works are welcome.
Important Note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.