Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating synaptic dysfunction and spinal cord injuries comprising, for example, the administration of a compound that increases the level of PZP in vivo.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating intellectual disability (ID). The invention also provides methods and compositions for developing and using in-vitro and in vivo models for diagnosis and treatment as well as testing.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating intellectual disability (ID). The invention also provides methods and compositions for developing and using in-vitro and in vivo models for diagnosis and treatment as well as testing.

Abstract: A forced hot air ice cream scoop and heater for facilitating the removal of ice cream from its container having a handle portion having a first end and a distal end, an inlet and an outlet at the first end of the handle portion, a body having a ladle disposed on the distal end of the handle portion, an air passageway extending from the inlet of the handle portion to the ladle and back to the outlet of the handle portion, wherein the passageway is in fluid connection with the inlet and the outlet, a heater having a heating element for generating heat and a blower for distributing the heat as hot air through the passageway, thereby heating the ladle. A temperature sensing device may be provided for sensing the temperature of the hot air, while an adjustable temperature setting device may also be provided for adjusting the temperature of the hot air.

Abstract: An aquatic habitat for holding fluid therein and having a first aquarium in fluid connection with a second aquarium via a hollow connector, hollow extension, elbow connector, or other shaped connector. The connector or extension has a portion of its length above the fluid in the first aquarium.