This image shows densely accumulated dendritic spines. Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic “hotspot” that forms during adolescence, challenging the ...
Synaptic pruning is the process in which the brain removes neurons and synapses that it does not need. This usually takes place when a person is 2–10 years old. The brain contains millions of neurons ...
Collapsin response mediator proteins (CRMPs) are a family of cytosolic phosphoproteins that play crucial roles in neuronal development, including axon guidance, dendritic growth, and synaptic ...