Graduate at Dentistry from Universidade de São Paulo (1999), master's at Anatomia from Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas - USP (2001) and Ph.D. at Ciências Morfofuncionais from Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas - USP (2005). Has experience in Morphology, acting on the following subjects: neurogenesis, neuropsycopharmachology, serotonin (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Alcoholism is considered a serious public health problem with significant socio-economic impact, according to the WHO (World Health Organization). In addition to the many physical problems, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to severe cognitive and behavioral deficits in both animals and humans. The impairment in hippocampal neurogenesis induced by ethanol consumption can be at least …
Omega-3 are essential fatty acids that must be obtained through diet, such as fish and seeds. The maintenance of their levels is fundamental for the correct functioning of the CNS. Its administration stimulated neurogenesis in the hippocampus of adult and elderly rats. Omega-3 deficiency may be associated with memory deficits and reduced hippocampal neuroplasticity. Studies have shown int…
Abusive and chronic consumption of ethanol is one of the major risk factors to health. It´s accounting for 4% of all diseases in the world. There is evidence that excessive consumption of ethanol cause permanent neurological damage in animals and humans, leading to the decline of cognitive functions such as learning and memory. These problems can be directly related neurodegeneration and …
The consumption of the combination of ethanol and caffeine, especially in "energetic" drinks, is becoming very popular due the believe that the caffeine might antagonize alcohol intoxication. Studies show that the caffeine only diminishes the subjective perception of the intoxication, without really antagonize it. This change in the perception can lead to an increase of alcohol consumptio…
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