A hallmark of animals is the coordination of whole-body movement. Neurons and muscles are central to this; yet, coordinated movements also exist in sponges that lack these cell types. Sponges are sessile animals with a complex canal system for filter-feeding. They undergo whole-body movements res...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by a complex pathogenesis involving the interplay of multiple molecular and cellular pathways. In recent years, metabolic dysregulation and neuroinflammation have been recognized as key contributors to PD...
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition frequently accompanied by psychological comorbidities, such as anxiety and depression. Although current treatments may alleviate some of these symptoms, the intricate pathogenesis of these comorbidities highlights an urgent need for the deve...