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Pathophysiology of ion channels in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) stands as the most prevalent and severe form of motor neuron disease, affecting an estimated 2 in 100,000 individuals worldwide. It is characterized by the progressive loss of cortical, brainstem, and...
Publication · February 17, 2026
Homocysteine enhances the excitability of cultured hippocampal neurons without altering the gene expression of voltage-gated ion channels
Abstract
Elevated plasma homocysteine (Hcy) levels lead to hyperhomocysteinemia, a condition associated with various neurological disorders affecting multiple brain regions, including the hippocampus. In this study, we investigated the effects o...
Publication · February 17, 2026
Functional characterization of a novel de novo CACNA1C pathogenic variant in a patient with neurodevelopmental disorder
Abstract
Mutations in CACNA1C, the gene encoding Cav1.2 voltage-gated calcium channels, are associated with a spectrum of disorders, including Timothy syndrome and other neurodevelopmental and cardiac conditions. In this study, we report a child...
Publication · February 17, 2026
Young people’s perspectives on the world around them and contexts of digital citizenship
Publication · February 17, 2026
Hatedom multiplataforma: Estrategias de los influencers para gestionar la aversión afectiva
Publication · February 17, 2026
The timing of antenatal glucocorticoids determines the receptor sensitivity in preterm infants
Publication · February 17, 2026
Natural Disasters, Consumption and Climate Change Nexus: The Role of Green Technologies
Publication · February 17, 2026
Open-Source Low-cost Melt Flow Indexer
Overview
This open-source material-testing tool, a Melt Flow Index (MFI) tester, provides an accessible and cost-effective system for evaluating melt-flow behavior of polymer-based feedstocks intended for additive-manufacturing processes. Its ...
Project · February 17, 2026
Parametric R&D Thermal Battery Module
Overview
This open-source parametric CAD definition enables customizable 3D-printable thermal battery modules for accessible and cost-effective testing in the R&D and laboratory settings and evaluation of thermal energy for sustainable applica...
Project · February 17, 2026