Synapse
Overview
Synapse is a multidisciplinary scientific journal that explores the intricate workings of the brain and nervous system. It publishes cutting-edge research articles, reviews, and perspectives, covering topics such as neurobiology, neurochemistry, neurophysiology, and neuroimaging. With a focus on advancing our understanding of synaptic connections and neural circuits, Synapse serves as a vital platform for neuroscientists and researchers to share their latest discoveries and insights.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Synapse
Start
1987
End
Continuing
Frequency
Sixteen no. a year, 1999-
p-ISSN
0887-4476
e-ISSN
1098-2396
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Neurology
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 2409
115
SJR / Ranks: 8598
522
CiteScore / Ranks: 5521
4.70
JIF / Ranks: 4670
2.3
Recent Articles
1.
Lyu Y, Zhang Y
Synapse
. 2025 Mar;
79(2):e70013.
PMID: 40066946
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease, and, currently, there is no cure for patients with PD. Studies have shown that Ginkgo biloba extract (EGb) has good neuroprotective effects...
2.
Yun S, Parker J
Synapse
. 2025 Feb;
79(2):e70011.
PMID: 40013455
Genetically encoded fluorescent sensors of neural activity have become a mainstay of basic neuroscience. However, preclinical drug development has been slower to adopt these tools. Recently, we used miniature microscopes...
3.
Gomez-Lira G, Castro H, Reyes-Vaca A, Gutierrez R
Synapse
. 2025 Feb;
79(2):e70012.
PMID: 39981982
Hippocampal granule cells express GABAergic and glutamatergic phenotype markers during development; hence, they corelease GABA and glutamate. In the adult, the GABAergic phenotype is switched off; however, increased excitability upregulates...
4.
Wolner S, Gleerup H, Musaeus C, Hogh P, Ashton N, Brinkmalm A, et al.
Synapse
. 2025 Feb;
79(2):e70010.
PMID: 39912369
Synaptic degeneration has been linked to cognitive decline. The presynaptic protein, synaptosomal-associated protein 25 kDA (SNAP-25), is crucial for synaptic transmission and has been suggested as a biomarker in Alzheimer's...
5.
Dong Y, Aoki C
Synapse
. 2025 Jan;
79(1):e70005.
PMID: 39751728
Objective: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder with the second highest mortality of all mental illnesses and high relapse rate, especially among adult females, yet with no accepted pharmacotherapy....
6.
Gonzalez-Cano S, Pena-Rosas U, Munoz-Arenas G, Torres-Cinfuentes D, Trevino S, Moran-Raya C, et al.
Synapse
. 2025 Jan;
79(1):e70008.
PMID: 39748146
Brain aging is a multifactorial process that includes a reduction in the biological and metabolic activity of individuals. Oxidative stress and inflammatory processes are characteristic of brain aging. Given the...
7.
Islam M, Bhuia M, Mostakim M, Chowdhury R, Hasan R, Sheikh S, et al.
Synapse
. 2024 Dec;
79(1):e70003.
PMID: 39729049
Sesamol (SES) and linalool (LIN) are aromatic compounds that have neuroprotective effects. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the anxiolytic activity of LIN and SES co-treatment on...
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Xia D, Zhang L, Mei R, Wu C, Liu Y, Chen H, et al.
Synapse
. 2024 Dec;
79(1):e70002.
PMID: 39729046
Mammalian sterile20-like kinase 1 (MST1), a serine/threonine kinase frequently expressed, has emerged as pivotal modulator of multiple physiological and pathological conditions such as cellular growth, programmed cell death, oxidative stress,...
10.
Kania A, Porco N, Caravaggio F
Synapse
. 2024 Dec;
79(1):e70007.
PMID: 39729041
Alcohol consumption is known to affect dopamine (DA) release in the brain, with significant implications for understanding addiction and its neurobiological underpinnings. This meta-analysis examined the effects of acute alcohol...