Mental Health & Neurology
Ph.D
France
2009.09.30
The formation and maturation of synapses, synaptic plasticity and physiopathological implications
One of the most important parts of your brain may actually be the synapses, tiny contact points between neurons. In fact, problems here are related, in some way, to most brain disorders.
Hilal studies a protein that seems to be important for developing synapses, regulating them in adults, and for learning and memory as we age. Knowing the fundamental role synapses play in brain activities, she uses a host of innovative methods to understand them, hoping to open the door to important new therapies.
The power between your neurons
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Muna
HILAL
Institution
Université Victor Segalen Bordeaux 2
Country
France
Nationality
Jordanian
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