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TNF in the hippocampus: Changes in the levels of this cytokine regulate symptoms of chronic pain and depression
(2010)
An increased level of the cytokine tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) has been shown to be involved in the manifestation of both chronic pain and depression with respect to the hippocampus. Previous studies in this lab ...
Using brain activity for ambiguity reduction of touch-based gestures in a 3D CAD environment
(2014)
The aim of this thesis is to explore how multimodal Computer Aided Design (CAD) interfaces can be developed by integrating brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and touch-based systems. This integration is proposed in order to ...
Neurogenesis in mouse model of blast induced traumatic brain injury
(2014)
The aim of this thesis was to elucidate the effects of blast-induced traumatic brain injury on the process of neurogenesis in the two stem cell niches - the sub-ventricular zone (SVZ) of the lateral ventricle and the dentate ...
Melatonin receptor-mediated modulation of multiple behavioral rhythms in mice
(2014)
High affinity melatonin receptors are expressed in different regions of the central nervous system and modulate processes that can modify behaviors. The goal of our research was to investigate the role of endogenous melatonin ...
Through the eyes of bat flies: Behavioral, phylogenetic, and histological analyses of compound eye reduction in bat flies (Streblidae) provide evidence for positive selection
(2014)
It is often presumed that evolutionary reduction is tantamount to deconstruction, or even destruction, because relaxed selective forces have been insufficient to maintain the organ in its original state. However, studies ...
The effects of Ghrelin on body fluid homeostasis
(2011)
Ghrelin is a gut peptide that increases food intake and traditionally has been studied for its role in energy homeostasis. In addition to its hyperphagic effects, an emerging body of literature describes a role for ghrelin ...
Identification of the neuronal pathway(s) by which hindbrain-administered ghrelin attenuates angiotensin II-induced fluid intake
(2017)
The ability of ghrelin to decrease fluid intake is a fairly recent discovery and is not well understood. Previous data from our laboratory indicate that hindbrain-administered ghrelin attenuates angiotensin II (AngII)-induced ...
Identification of the neuronal pathway(s) by which hindbrain-administered ghrelin attenuates angiotensin II-induced fluid intake
(2017)
The ability of ghrelin to decrease fluid intake is a fairly recent discovery and is not well understood. Previous data from our laboratory indicate that hindbrain-administered ghrelin attenuates angiotensin II (AngII)-induced ...
Anxiety-like behavior during the first week after chronic cocaine exposure in rats
(2011)
Elevated levels of anxiety-like behaviors appearing during abstinence from chronic cocaine exposure are thought to be important "withdrawal" symptoms that contribute to relapse. This study was designed to determine the ...
The effect of motivation on self-regulation in ADHD
(2011)
Theoretical models of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) implicate self-regulatory deficits (Sergeant, 2000), incorporating concepts of performance monitoring (e.g., error detection) and cognitive control ...