Glutamate, the primary excitatory neurotransmitter in the brain, must be rapidly cleared from the extracellular space to prevent excitotoxicity and maintain precise synap [...]

Acute cocaine exposure produces lasting changes in striatal plasticity, but its long‑term effects on glutamate signaling remain unclear. This study examined time‑dependen [...]

Powassan virus is a lethal tick-borne flavivirus currently emerging in North America for which there are no therapies or vaccines. This dissertation focuses on developing [...]

Brain ischemia triggers a two‑phase response that ultimately leads to neuronal injury. While much research has focused on the severe ionic disruption of the late phase, e [...]

Locomotor activity in a novel environment predicts vulnerability to drug abuse, yet genetic and environmental influences remain unclear. Using inbred C57BL/6J mice, this [...]