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Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity, often called brain plasticity, is the capacity of the brain to reorganize and adapt by forming new neural connections throughout life. This is…
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Neuropeptides
Neuropeptides are a class of signaling molecules produced in the nervous system and other tissues throughout the body. They are typically larger and more…
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Nutritional Neurobiology explores the biological mechanisms connecting nutrition and the nervous system, examining how certain nutrients impact neural processes, neurotransmitter activity, and overall brain…
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Nutritional neuroimmunology is an interdisciplinary research field that aims to comprehend the effects of nutrition on the intricate interactions between the nervous system (neurology)…
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Paracellular diffusion involves several ions or molecules passing through the specialized tight junctions between the epithelium cells in the gut layer (Riechmann, 2021),.
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A term used in research generally refers to certain foods’ highly stimulating properties (namely fat, sugar, and salt).
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