# ‘Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience’: Impacts of Eight Highly Cited Articles Published in This Section of Brain Sciences in 2024

## TL;DR

This paper highlights eight influential neuroscience studies from 2024 that advanced understanding of neurological disorders and potential treatments.

## Contribution

The paper identifies and summarizes eight highly cited articles that contributed novel insights into molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurological diseases.

## Key findings

- The selected articles addressed diverse neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and Rett syndrome.
- Several studies proposed experimental therapeutic strategies with translational potential.
- The work reflects significant progress in understanding molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurological disorders.

## Abstract

This year, the selection criteria for highly cited articles in the ‘Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience’ section of Brain Sciences were focused on publications that achieved a citation count of 10 or more during 2024. Applying this metric, the Editorial Office, in collaboration with myself as Associate Editor of the ‘Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience’ section of the journal, identified eight articles that not only exemplified the mission of this section but also made significant scientific contributions by advancing our current understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying major and rare neurological disorders. These articles encompass miscellaneous topics, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), chronic alcoholism, glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), cognitive impairment, cerebrovascular disease, and Rett syndrome (RTT). Importantly, several contributions highlight experimental therapeutic strategies aimed at mitigating pathogenic mechanisms, offering promising avenues for translational research and future clinical applications.