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Metabolic energy decline coupled dysregulation of catecholamine metabolism in physiologically highly active neurons: implications for selective neuronal death in Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is an age-related irreversible neurodegenerative disease which is characterized as a progressively worsening involuntary movement disorder caused by the loss of dopaminergic (DA) neurons in substantia nigra pars compacta (SNpc). Two main pathophysiological features of PD are the accumulation of inclusion bodies in the affected neurons and the predominant loss of neuromelanin-containing […]

Published on February 21, 2024

Accelerating spiking neural network simulations with PymoNNto and PymoNNtorch

Spiking neural network simulations are a central tool in Computational Neuroscience, Artificial Intelligence, and Neuromorphic Engineering research. A broad range of simulators and software frameworks for such simulations exist with different target application areas. Among these, PymoNNto is a recent Python-based toolbox for spiking neural network simulations that emphasizes the embedding of custom code in […]

Published on February 20, 2024

Improving intergroup relations with meta-perception correction interventions

We explore meta-perceptions (i.e., what we think others think about reality), their impact on intergroup conflict, and the interventions correcting these often-erroneous perceptions. We introduce a two (direct or indirect) by two (with or without framing) framework classifying these interventions, and we critically assess the benefits and constraints of these approaches. Read Full Article (External […]

Published on February 20, 2024