Does Adult Neurogenesis Play a Role in Memory Impairment in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders?
— Anna Klintsova, assistant professor, and Mark Stanton, professor, both in the Department of Psychology, will examine the impact of developmental alcohol exposure on forms of neuroplasticity (neurogenesis) and memory that may suggest practical therapeutic interventions for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD is diagnosed in 1 percent of all live births in the United States. In an animal model of FASD, alcohol exposure during the brain growth spurt, which occurs in the third trimester in humans, produces persistent brain damage and impairs behavior, including performance on learning and memory tasks. The research will explore therapeutic interventions. Synthesis and Structural Characterization of New Materials for Application as Negative Electrodes in Rechargeable Lithium Batteries — Despite the high specific charge and charge density of lithium-ion batteries, the poor long-term performance of these devices, along with some safety concerns, limit their applications. Svilen B
