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Synaptic Plasticity

Synaptic plasticity refers to the ability of synapses—the connections between neurons—to strengthen or weaken over time in response to changes in activity, forming the cellular basis for learning, memory, and adaptive brain function. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy addresses multiple dimensio…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 11 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 32× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2470-5020 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Synaptic plasticity refers to the ability of synapses—the connections between neurons—to strengthen or weaken over time in response to changes in activity, forming the cellular basis for learning, memory, and adaptive brain function. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy addresses multiple dimensions of this phenomenon across diverse neurological contexts. Published work examines synaptic plasticity mechanisms in autism spectrum disorder physiopathology, exploring theoretical frameworks that connect synaptic dysfunction to developmental outcomes. Studies investigate how pain perception modulates both synaptic and somatic plasticity in specific brain regions such as the dentate gyrus, revealing bidirectional relationships between sensory experience and neural adaptation. The journal has explored epigenetic regulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor gene expression in chronic pain states, highlighting molecular pathways that govern synaptic modification. Additional research addresses pharmacological interventions that may influence synaptic plasticity, including ketamine-based treatments for major depressive disorder and neuroprotective compounds in pediatric neurological conditions. Investigations into environmental factors, such as radiofrequency radiation effects on neural tissue and endocannabinoid system regulation, further contribute to understanding how external influences shape synaptic function. This research matters because synaptic plasticity underlies fundamental brain processes and represents a critical target for therapeutic interventions across neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Research published in this journal

11 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2015

Epigenetics and Nutrition

Exact topic International Journal of Nutrition Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2379-7835.ijn-14-603

How this research is being cited

The 11 articles above have been cited 32 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Synaptic Plasticity, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Neurological Research and Therapy (ISSN 2470-5020).

Journal editorial board
Ian J Martins · Australia Giuseppe Lanza · Italy Ion Codreanu · United States

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