Molecular Neurobiology Lab 

Molecular Neurobiology Lab is a part of the Centre for Neural and Cognitive Sciences, School of Medical Sciences, University of Hyderabad. At Molecular Neurobiology Lab, we are broadly interested in exploring the molecular mechanism of various cognitive functions using human samples and rodent model systems. At present, we are focusing on investigating the role of synaptic plasticity genes in learning and memory through a combinatorial approach of behavioural, biochemical and molecular biology tools. 

In general, our research interest lies in:

i) exploring the aetiology of neurodegenerative disorders and associated symptoms like dementia, AD, stress, brain ageing and PD.

ii) recovering or enhancing cognitive functions using novel drug treatments, herbal products and advanced nanotechnology applications.

iii) bio-informatical study for a better understanding of interacting pathways during the complex processes of cognition.

To achieve our research objectives, we are employing the basic biological science techniques on the brains of rodents, rats and mice as the model organism. Among the many advantages of using the mouse as a model organism, the most important is their striking similarity to humans in anatomy, physiology, and genetics.  Over 95% of the mouse/rat genome is similar to ours, making rodent genetic research particularly applicable to human disease.