Clinicoradiological Correlation of Macropsia due to Acute Stroke: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Mayra Johana Montalvo, Muhib Alam Khan

“…Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain showed an acute occipitotemporal ischemic injury corresponding to the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) territory. …”
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Glutamatergic CYLD deletion leads to aberrant excitatory activity in the basolateral amygdala: association with enhanced cued fear expression by Huidong Li, Faqin Li, Zhaoyi Chen, Erwen Wu, Xiaoxi Dai, Danni Li, Haojie An, Shiyi Zeng, Chunyan Wang, Li Yang, Cheng Long

“…CYLD is well studied in non-neuronal cells, yet under-investigated in the brain, where it is highly expressed. Emerging studies have shown involvement of CYLD in the remodeling of glutamatergic synapses, neuroinflammation, fear memory, and anxiety- and autism-like behaviors. …”
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Comparative analysis of pediatric SHH medulloblastoma DAOY spheres and adherent monolayers: implications for medulloblastoma research by Jana Klementová, Šárka Jarošová, Irina Danilová, Markéta Farníková, Josef Novotný, Marie Davídková, Martina Zíková

“…Abstract Medulloblastoma, the most prevalent brain tumor among children, requires a comprehensive understanding of its cellular characteristics for effective research and treatment. …”
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Humour Runs through the Multicoloured Mosaic of Neuropsychotherapy: Scoping Review by M. Šeduikienė, V. Matonis

“…The results of the investigations are divided into five sections: the use of humour in the context of different coping strategies (5 investigations); the use of only humour in the treatment (6 investigations); the use of the styles of humour in the treatment (5 investigations); comprehension of humour by patients (6 investigations), and clinical trials which revealed the sense of humour in the brain of patients (4 investigations). Conclusions. …”
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Multidimensional dataset for cognitive assessment, sMRI, and rsfMRI in common benign epileptic children by Hongzhou Chen, Mengyuan Li, Tian Li, Mai Chen, Chao Jiang, Yudian Tang, Qian Chen, Dazhi Cheng

“…This database allows researchers to perform more detailed analyses using multimodal data to explore the relationship between cognitive impairment and brain mechanisms in children with common epilepsy syndromes.…”
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Toxoplasma Reduces Complications of Parkinson’s Disease: An Experimental Study in BALB/c Mice by Mohammad Nohtani, Qasem Asgari, Fattaneh Mikaeili, Vahid Reza Ostovan, Mehdi Mirzaeipour, Mohammad Saleh Bahreini, Sajad Rashidi

“…Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been described in dopamine brain level reductions. Conversely, several studies have shown that Toxoplasma parasite can increase the level of dopamine in an infected host. …”
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The Immune Response Is Involved in Atherosclerotic Plaque Calcification: Could the RANKL/RANK/OPG System Be a Marker of Plaque Instability? by Fabrizio Montecucco, Sabine Steffens, François Mach

“…The identification of tissue-specific isoforms could increase the importance of sRANKL and OPG in predicting calcified plaque rupture and the dramatic ischemic consequences in the brain and the heart.…”
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Botulinum Neurotoxin Application to the Severed Femoral Nerve Modulates Spinal Synaptic Responses to Axotomy and Enhances Motor Recovery in Rats by Marcel Irintchev, Orlando Guntinas-Lichius, Andrey Irintchev

“…Botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) are known for their ability to influence synaptic inputs to neurons. …”
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Streptococcus intermedius Causing Necrotizing Pneumonia in an Immune Competent Female: A Case Report and Literature Review by Faris Hannoodi, Israa Ali, Hussam Sabbagh, Sarwan Kumar

“…Radiological findings varied from an isolated pleural effusion to systemic disease with the presence of brain abscesses. Immunocompetence appears to correlate well with the overall prognosis. …”
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Alcohol and Suicide: Neurobiological and Clinical Aspects by Leo Sher

“…Dopaminergic dysfunction may play an important role in the pathophysiology of suicidal behavior in alcoholism. Brain damage and neurobehavioral deficits are associated with alcohol use disorders and may contribute to suicidal behavior in persons with alcohol dependence or abuse. …”
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Magnesium Homeostasis and Implications for Human Health: A Review of the Literature by Piotr Marcin Dudziak, Maria Golińska, Mateusz Łyko, Jakub Kurasz, Paweł Siudziński, Wojciech Maj, Alicja Skoczylas, Wiktoria Podlasiewicz, Katarzyna Pala, Anna Nowak

“…This review delves into the role of magnesium in human health and disease, highlighting its importance in key organs like the brain, heart, and muscles. Magnesium supplementation has shown promise in treating conditions such as migraine, depression, heart disease, and asthma. …”
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Changes of well-being over the pandemic: a survey across generational cohorts by Chen Wang, Yizi Nie, Xiaoyu Lan, Qianqian Huang, Qunsen Dai, Chao Zhou

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Human capital investments and income inequality in Nigeria: Does institutional quality matter? by Adeyemi Michael Anagun, Peter Olugbenga Oluwo, Peter Minasu Agosu

“…Based on the findings revealed, the study recommends that the government should by all means and economic resources increase the budget of human capital to enhance the reduction of income inequality in the country and place more emphasis on providing education grants and incentives that encourage the reduction of brain drain.  …”
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Comments on “Comparing the productive vocabularies of Grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) and young children” by Irene M. Pepperberg

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Dysregulation of REST and its target genes impacts the fate of neural progenitor cells in down syndrome by Tan Huang, Sharida Fakurazi, Pike-See Cheah, King-Hwa Ling

“…Downregulation of REST may lead to defects in post-differentiation neuronal morphology in the brain of the DS fetal. This study aims to elucidate the role of REST in DS-derived NPCs using bioinformatics analyses and laboratory validations. …”
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Synaptic plasticity in fronto-insular circuits underlying stress susceptibility and resilience by Devin Rocks, Conor Liston

“…In this review, we examine how chronic stress and antidepressants modulate synaptic connectivity in stress-sensitive brain circuits. We discuss the roles of various synaptic and molecular pathways in these processes, their interaction with circadian rhythms, and their contributions to the regulation of mood, with a particular focus on anhedonia. …”
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Performance Improvement with Reduced Number of Channels in Motor Imagery BCI System by Ali Özkahraman, Tamer Ölmez, Zümray Dokur

“…Classifying Motor Imaging (MI) Electroencephalogram (EEG) signals is of vital importance for Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) systems, but challenges remain. …”
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Hybrid electroconvulsive therapy in an adolescent with major depressive disorder: a case report by Jing-ya Zhang, Jia Li, Nan Wang, Xin-hui Xie, Xin-hui Xie, Lun Zeng

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A case of attempted bilateral self-enucleation in a patient with bipolar disorder by Hannah Muniz Castro, John Alvarez, Robert G. Bota, Marc Yonkers, Jeremiah Tao

“…Other less commonly associated disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, mental retardation, neurosyphilis, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, and structural brain lesions.…”
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Atlantoaxial fixation for treatment of syringobulbia and syringomyelia: Case report and literature review by Kaunda Emeka Ibebuike, Oluwamayowa Opara

“…Neuroradiological studies of the brain and the whole spine revealed an extensive syringomyelia extending from the medulla oblongata to the T12 thoracic spinal level. …”
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