Human
cortical
pyramidal
neurons
are
large,
have
extensive
dendritic
trees,
and
yet
unexpectedly
fast
input-output
properties:
Rapid
subthreshold
synaptic
membrane
potential
changes
reliably
encoded
in
timing
of
action
potentials
(APs).
Here,
we
tested
whether
biophysical
properties
voltage-gated
sodium
(Na
Nature reviews. Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
22(6), С. 372 - 384
Опубликована: Апрель 28, 2021
Childhood
socio-economic
status
(SES),
a
measure
of
the
availability
material
and
social
resources,
is
one
strongest
predictors
lifelong
well-being.
Here
we
review
evidence
that
experiences
associated
with
childhood
SES
affect
not
only
outcome
but
also
pace
brain
development.
We
argue
higher
protracted
structural
development
prolonged
trajectory
functional
network
segregation,
ultimately
leading
to
more
efficient
cortical
networks
in
adulthood.
hypothesize
greater
exposure
chronic
stress
accelerates
maturation,
whereas
access
novel
positive
decelerates
maturation.
discuss
impact
variation
on
plasticity
learning.
provide
generative
theoretical
framework
catalyse
future
basic
science
translational
research
environmental
influences
Evidence
suggests
can
its
rate.
Tooley,
Bassett
Mackey
this
suggest
valence
frequency
early
interact
influence
Nature,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
598(7879), С. 151 - 158
Опубликована: Окт. 6, 2021
Abstract
The
neocortex
is
disproportionately
expanded
in
human
compared
with
mouse
1,2
,
both
its
total
volume
relative
to
subcortical
structures
and
the
proportion
occupied
by
supragranular
layers
composed
of
neurons
that
selectively
make
connections
within
other
telencephalic
structures.
Single-cell
transcriptomic
analyses
show
an
increased
diversity
glutamatergic
neuron
types
pronounced
gradients
as
a
function
cortical
depth
3
.
Here,
probe
functional
anatomical
correlates
this
diversity,
we
developed
robust
platform
combining
patch
clamp
recording,
biocytin
staining
single-cell
RNA-sequencing
(Patch-seq)
examine
neurosurgically
resected
tissues.
We
demonstrate
strong
correspondence
between
morphological,
physiological
phenotypes
five
types.
These
were
enriched
but
not
restricted
layers,
one
type
varying
continuously
all
across
2
3.
deep
portion
layer
contained
highly
distinctive
cell
types,
two
which
express
neurofilament
protein
labels
long-range
projection
primates
are
depleted
Alzheimer’s
disease
4,5
Together,
these
results
explanatory
power
cell-type
classification,
provide
structural
underpinning
for
complexity
humans,
implicate
discrete
vulnerable
disease.
JAMA Psychiatry,
Год журнала:
2020,
Номер
78(1), С. 47 - 47
Опубликована: Авг. 26, 2020
Importance
Large-scale
neuroimaging
studies
have
revealed
group
differences
in
cortical
thickness
across
many
psychiatric
disorders.
The
underlying
neurobiology
behind
these
is
not
well
understood.
Objective
To
determine
neurobiologic
correlates
of
between
cases
and
controls
6
disorders:
attention-deficit/hyperactivity
disorder
(ADHD),
autism
spectrum
(ASD),
bipolar
(BD),
major
depressive
(MDD),
obsessive-compulsive
(OCD),
schizophrenia.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
Profiles
were
generated
using
T1-weighted
magnetic
resonance
images.
Similarity
interregional
profiles
cell-specific
gene
expression
those
the
investigated
each
disorder.
Next,
principal
component
analysis
was
used
to
reveal
a
shared
profile
difference
Analysis
for
coexpression,
clustering,
enrichment
genes
associated
with
disorders
conducted.
Data
conducted
June
December
2019.
included
145
cohorts
drawn
from
ENIGMA
consortium.
numbers
as
follows:
ADHD:
1814
1602;
ASD:
1748
1770;
BD:
1547
3405;
MDD:
2658
3572;
OCD:
2266
2007;
schizophrenia:
2688
3244.
Main
Outcomes
Measures
Interregional
controls.
Results
A
total
12
721
15
600
controls,
ranging
ages
2
89
years,
this
study.
specific
pyramidal
(CA1)
cells,
astrocytes
(except
BD),
microglia
OCD);
collectively,
gene-expression
3
cell
types
explain
25%
54%
variance
thickness.
Principal
(48%
explained);
1
that
pyramidal-cell
(explaining
56%
variation).
Coexpression
analyses
clusters:
(1)
prenatal
cluster
enriched
involved
neurodevelopmental
(axon
guidance)
processes
(2)
postnatal
synaptic
activity
plasticity-related
processes.
These
clusters
all
Conclusions
Relevance
In
study,
multiple
implicate
common
role
development
functioning
cerebral
cortex
Nucleic Acids Research,
Год журнала:
2019,
Номер
48(D1), С. D354 - D359
Опубликована: Окт. 1, 2019
Abstract
It's
widely
appreciated
that
liquid–liquid
phase
separation
(LLPS)
underlies
the
formation
of
membraneless
organelles,
which
function
to
concentrate
proteins
and
nucleic
acids.
In
past
few
decades,
major
efforts
have
been
devoted
identify
associated
elucidate
their
functions.
To
better
utilize
knowledge
dispersed
in
published
literature,
we
developed
PhaSepDB
(http://db.phasep.pro/),
a
manually
curated
database
proteins.
Currently,
includes
2914
non-redundant
localized
different
organelles
from
literature
database.
provides
protein
summary,
publication
reference
sequence
features
The
reflect
LLPS
behavior
are
also
available
for
other
human
candidates.
online
convenient
interface
research
community
easily
browse,
search
download
As
centralized
resource,
believe
will
facilitate
future
study
separation.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2019,
Номер
13
Опубликована: Фев. 14, 2019
What
is
the
neurobiological
basis
of
human
intelligence?
The
brains
some
people
seem
to
be
more
efficient
than
those
others.
Understanding
biological
foundations
these
differences
great
interest
basic
and
applied
neuroscience.
Somehow,
secret
must
lie
in
cells
our
brain
with
which
we
think.
However,
at
present,
research
into
neurobiology
intelligence
divided
between
two
main
strategies:
imaging
studies
investigate
macroscopic
structure
function
identify
areas
involved
intelligence,
while
genetic
associations
aim
pinpoint
genes
loci
associated
intelligence.
Nothing
known
about
how
properties
relate
emergence
transcriptomics
cellular
neuroscience
might,
however,
provide
a
third
strategy
bridge
gap
identified
for
structure.
Here,
discuss
latest
developments
search
In
particular,
recent
availability
very
large
cohorts
hundreds
thousands
individuals
have
propelled
exciting
genetics
Furthermore,
first
that
show
specific
populations
associate
Finally,
highlight
been
generate
may
ultimately
explain
involved.
Thereby,
road
paved
understanding
will
conceptual
scaffold
constellation
benefit
functions
support
Progress in Neurobiology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
204, С. 102109 - 102109
Опубликована: Июнь 17, 2021
Through
dynamic
transactional
processes
between
genetic
and
environmental
factors,
childhood
adolescence
involve
reorganization
optimization
of
the
cerebral
cortex.
The
cortex
its
development
plays
a
crucial
role
for
prototypical
human
cognitive
abilities.
At
same
time,
many
common
mental
disorders
appear
during
these
critical
phases
neurodevelopment.
Magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
can
indirectly
capture
several
multifaceted
changes
cortical
macro-
microstructure,
high
relevance
to
further
our
understanding
neural
foundation
cognition
health.
Great
progress
has
been
made
recently
in
mapping
typical
morphology.
Moreover,
newer
less
explored
MRI
signal
intensity
specialized
quantitative
T2
measures
have
applied
assess
microstructural
development.
We
review
recent
findings
postnatal
from
early
young
adulthood.
cover
studies
volume,
thickness,
area,
gyrification,
T1-weighted
(T1w)
tissue
contrasts
such
grey/white
matter
contrast,
T1w/T2w
ratio,
magnetization
transfer
myelin
water
fraction.
Finally,
we
integrate
with
gene
expression
underlying
neurobiology
developmental
changes,
bridging
gap
ex
vivo
histological-
studies.
Abstract
Pyramidal
neurons
are
the
most
common
cell
type
and
considered
main
output
neuron
in
mammalian
forebrain
structures.
In
terms
of
function,
differences
structure
dendrites
these
appear
to
be
crucial
determining
how
integrate
information.
To
further
shed
light
on
human
pyramidal
we
investigated
geometry
cells
mouse
CA1
region—one
evolutionary
conserved
archicortical
regions,
which
is
critically
involved
formation,
consolidation,
retrieval
memory.
We
aimed
assess
what
extent
corresponding
a
homologous
region
different
species
have
parallel
morphologies.
Over
100
intracellularly
injected
3D-reconstructed
across
both
revealed
that
dendritic
axonal
morphologies
not
only
larger
but
also
structural
differences,
when
compared
mouse.
The
results
show
stretched
version
cells.
These
indicate
there
some
morphological
parameters
conserved,
whereas
others
species-specific.
Most
of
our
knowledge
on
human
CNS
circuitry
and
related
disorders
originates
from
model
organisms.
How
well
such
data
translate
to
the
remains
largely
be
determined.
Human
brain
slice
cultures
derived
neurosurgical
resections
may
offer
novel
avenues
approach
this
translational
gap.
We
now
demonstrate
robust
preservation
complex
neuronal
cytoarchitecture
electrophysiological
properties
pyramidal
neurons
in
long-term
cultures.
Further
experiments
delineate
optimal
conditions
for
efficient
viral
transduction
cultures,
enabling
‘high
throughput’
fluorescence-mediated
3D
reconstruction
genetically
targeted
at
comparable
quality
state-of-the-art
biocytin
fillings,
feasibility
long
term
live
cell
imaging
cells
vitro.
This
system
has
implications
toward
a
broad
spectrum
studies,
regarding
validation
obtained
non-human
systems,
therapeutic
screening
genetic
dissection
circuitry.