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Children with ADHD have a higher frequency of the VAL158 variant of the COMT gene compared to the MET158 variant. What is the functional consequence of this?

CD68 puncta within Iba1+ microglial soma increased after novelty exposure in the CA1 SR but not in the CA3 SR or in the gentle handling group. What does this finding indicate about the microglia?

What is the main role of CREB?

What determines whether Ca++ entry through NMDA receptors leads to LTP versus LTD?

Which cytoskeletal component serves as the main “track” for long distance axonal transport?

Contextual fear conditioning increases H3 acetylation at the c-fos and BDNF promoters in the hippocampus, and this acetylation disappears after extinction. What does this tell us about epigenetic marks in neurons?

Fragile X syndrome (FMR1 loss) and Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC1/2 loss) are both single-gene disorders associated with ASD, yet they affect different molecular pathways. What do they share in common at the synaptic level?

The mTOR pathway has been implicated in excess spine survival in ASD. What is the chain of events connecting mTOR overactivation to the synaptic phenotype?

In the context of LTP, why does CaMKII autophosphorylation matter?

Aleesa gave a speech about three aspects of good delivery in public speaking. Her first main point and first sub-point are:              I. Conversational delivery is important for a speech.                    A. Conversational delivery tells the audience that you are interested in your topic.      Which of the following is the best choice for Aleesa’s B sub-point?