Browsing Theses by Subject "long-term potentiation"
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The Effects of High-Fat Feeding on Synaptic Function in Female Rats and Their Offspring
(University of Waterloo, 2014-11-11)The prevalence of obesity has been increasing across the globe at an unprecedented rate, and obesity is associated with a number of diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and certain types of cancer. In recent years, ... -
Investigating the Effects of Methylmercury on Tetanus Induced Synaptic Plasticity in CA1 of Rat Hippocampus Using A Newly Developed MEA Protocol
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-22)Background: Methylmercury (MeHg) is a neurotoxicant that induces sensorimotor dysfunction at high levels. However, the majority of the world’s populations are exposed at lower levels, at which the effects and mechanisms ...