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Laureate of the “BRIDGE” programme of the Foundation for Polish Science

26.08.2013

The objective of the project “Role of Lipocalin 2 in the structural plasticity of neurons” is to investigate the effect of protein LCN2 on the structure of the dendritic tree of neurons. Our experiments with the use of DNA microarrays have identified a gene encoding lipocalin 2, as potentially involved in neuronal plasticity. LCN2 is a small protein, secreted outside the cells, induced in response to infection. In the brain, its production is stimulated in response to various stimuli, ...

Head of the neurobiology centre of the Nencki Institute

05.08.2013

His career in intellectual property and project management began in 2009, when he undertook the role of patent agent and European patent attorney applicant at the WTS Patent Attorneys practice ...

SYMFONIA grant from the National Science Centre (NCN) for Prof Jerzy Duszyński abd prof. Andrzej Wróbel

26.07.2013

We are pleased to announce that two of these prestigious grants have been awarded to our colleagues from the Nencki Institute:
- Prof. Jerzy Duszyński for a project entitled Novel ...

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor induces matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression in neurons via serum response factor/c-Fos pathway

10.07.2013

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a pivotal role in the regulation of the transcription of genes that encode proplasticity proteins. In the present study, we provide evidence that ...

Antipsychotic compounds differentially modulate high-frequency oscillations in the rat nucleus accumbens: a comparison of first- and second-generation drugs

10.07.2013

Improved understanding of the actions of antipsychotic compounds is critical for a better treatment of schizophrenia. Abnormal oscillatory activity has been found in schizophrenia and in rat ...