About this Research Topic
In the 21st century, Cellular Neuroscience has witnessed remarkable advancements, leading to significant breakthroughs and impactful translational outcomes, such as new FDA-approved drugs for the treatment of some neurological diseases. This progress has been driven not only by scientific breakthroughs but also by technical innovations and the use of innovative models, such as humanized mouse models. Moreover, the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cellular neuroscience research is yet to be fully realized. Collaborative projects that extend beyond cellular neuroscience, such as the Human Brain Project and the Human Connectome Project, hold great promise in enhancing our understanding of the human brain.
Despite several paradigm shifts, many neural functions remain poorly understood, leaving ample room for major discoveries in brain science.
Themes to Explore include:
1. Historical Perspectives: We encourage articles that explore the historical developments within Cellular Neuroscience, unraveling the journey of past paradigm shifts and their impact on the field.
2. Modern Hot Topics: Reviews and original research papers are welcomed, shedding light on the latest advancements and emerging trends in Cellular Neuroscience.
3. Future Directions: Perspective articles that discuss vital areas likely to emerge as paradigm shifts in the future are encouraged, providing insights into potential breakthroughs and their implications.
4. Failed Paradigm Shifts: Articles analyzing developments that initially promised to be transformative but ultimately did not deliver on their paradigm-shifting potential are also welcomed. Lessons from such failures can guide future research endeavors.
By exploring the history, present developments, and future prospects, this Research Topic aims to facilitate knowledge exchange within the Cellular Neuroscience community. Through understanding the successes and failures of past paradigm shifts, we can collectively navigate toward groundbreaking discoveries.
We look forward to receiving your submissions to this Research Topic and contributing to the advancement of the Cellular Neuroscience field.
Note: Please ensure that the articles submitted genuinely align with the criteria of paradigm shifts and avoid submissions on incremental developments.
Keywords: cellular neurophysiology, non-neuronal cells, cellular neuropathology
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