Glial loss in the hippocampus has been suggested as a factor in the pathogenesis of stress-related brain disorders that are characterized by dysregulated glucocorticoid (GC) secretion.However, little is known about the regulation of astrocytic fate by GC.Here, we show that astrocytes derived from the rat hippocampus undergo growth inhibition and di
The capacity of the brain to generate new adult neurons is a recent discovery that challenges the old theory of an immutable adult brain.A new and fascinating field of research now focuses on this regenerative process.The two brain systems that constantly produce new adult neurons, known as the adult neurogenic systems, are the dentate gyrus (DG) o
Climate warming on the Tibetan Plateau has been regarded as an important driving force of regional environmental change.Although several studies have analyzed the shift of warming trends on this plateau within the context of a recent global warming “hiatus” since 1998, their disparate findings have hindered a comprehensive and regional
The role of growth hormone (GH) during childhood and adulthood is well established.Once final stature is reached, GH continues to act during the transition, the period between adolescence and adulthood in which most somatic and psychological development is obtained.The achievement of peak bone mass represents the most relevant aspect of GH action d