Kox et al. (2026) used scanning electron microscopy (SEM) in addition to light and confocal microscopy. Why is the use of multiple imaging modalities at different resolutions a methodological strength in this study?

ASD is characterized by increased spine density in all brain regions.

Monozygotic twins share virtually all of their DNA, yet ASD concordance in MZ twins is only ~60-90%. What does this discordance most strongly suggest?

What does the connectivity paradox in ASD describe?

CHD8 is one of the most frequently mutated genes in ASD. What type of protein does it encode, and why does its loss have such broad effects?

Which of the following best explains why the misinformation effect occurs at the molecular level?

Kox et al. (2026) compared two sleep deprivation (SD) paradigms: gentle handling and novelty exposure. What was the key rationale for comparing these two methods specifically?

How does dopaminergic input from the VTA contribute to a particularly strong and lasting form of LTP?

Which of the following requires new protein synthesis?

What are Neurotrophins?