synaptic

British  

/ sɪˈnæptɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to a synapse

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Other Word Forms

• synaptically adverb

Example Sentences

This idea led to the widely accepted theory that excessive "synaptic pruning," the process of removing weak or unused connections, could contribute to neuropsychiatric conditions.

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Many of these proteins are involved in synaptic function, endocannabinoid signaling, and calcium channel regulation, offering possible explanations for the differences seen in brain health and behavior.

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In mice given microbes from large-brain primates, scientists found higher activity in genes linked to energy production and synaptic plasticity, the process that allows the brain to learn and adapt.

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Pharmaceutical companies can use these sensors to see how experimental treatments affect real synaptic activity, which may help speed up the search for more effective therapies.

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In their experiments, the combined supplements shifted synaptic protein expression in autistic mice so that it more closely resembled that of typical mice.

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