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synaptic
/ sɪˈnæptɪk /
adjective
- of or relating to a synapse
Derived Forms
- synˈaptically, adverb
Example Sentences
"We were able to isolate the synaptic mechanisms that drove this and also show that this same phenomenon can be manipulated or blocked by using systemically available drugs."
That is the result of a recent study on the correlation between synaptic lipid signals in the brain and mental disorders.
The researchers plan to study the detailed mechanisms underlying the increased excitatory synaptic activity and neuronal hyperconnectivity.
The first analysis of how synaptic proteins change during early development reveals differences between mice and marmosets but also what's different in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
These changes of synaptic connections -- either strengthening or weakening -- is known as synaptic plasticity.
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