The impact of glycolysis on ischemic stroke: from molecular mechanisms to clinical applications by Yingquan Liu, Peijia Hu, Hongliang Cheng, Fangyuan Xu, Yu Ye

“…During ischemic conditions, glycolysis replaces oxidative phosphorylation as the primary energy source for brain tissue. However, in the ischemia–reperfusion state, neuronal cells show a particular reliance on aerobic glycolysis. …”
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The multifaceted nature of Egyptian mummification: Paleoradiological insights into child mummies. by Stephanie Zesch, Stephanie Panzer, Alice Paladin, M Linda Sutherland, Susanne Lindauer, Ronny Friedrich, Tanja Pommerening, Albert Zink, Wilfried Rosendahl

“…Differences were identified concerning techniques of wrapping and embalming and removal of brain and internal organs, depending on age at death, social status and the archaeological site of the individuals. …”
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Biomechanical Investigation of the Efficacy of Conventional Bicycle Helmets at Preventing Facial Injury by Ghaidaa A. Khalid

“…Epidemiological studies typically report incidences of 'head injury,' though rarely categorize head, brain, and facial injuries separately. Studies that do focus on facial injury suggest that helmets do not provide adequate protection. …”
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Sistema domótico controlado a través de una interfaz cerebro-ordenador by Francisco Velasco-Álvarez, Álvaro Fernández-Rodríguez, Ricardo Ron-Angevin

“…Las interfaces cerebro-ordenador (BCI, de brain-computer interface) permiten utilizar la actividad cerebral de un usuario como canal de comunicación para interactuar con determinados dispositivos. …”
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Obstructive Hydrocephalus and Cardiomyopathy Secondary to Disseminated Protothecosis in a Boxer Dog by Anna Tauro, John Macri, Chris Gaudette, Christopher L. Mariani, Bonnie Brenseke

“…Postmortem examination revealed disseminated protothecosis, predominantly affecting the heart and brain. We recommend that in cases where the cause of obstructive hydrocephalus is unclear, especially when CSF collection is not feasible, a comprehensive diagnostic method should be implemented. …”
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Brainstem and Cerebellar Involvement in Ramsay Hunt Syndrome by Vijay Letchuman, Charles D. Donohoe

“…Clinical awareness that Ramsay Hunt syndrome may also involve the brainstem and cerebellum is critical in evaluating the clinical neurologic findings and expanding the diagnostic workup to include brain magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid analysis, including varicella zoster polymerase chain reaction. …”
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How Architecture Builds Intelligence: Lessons from AI by Nikos A. Salingaros

“…Dominant architectural culture prefers minimalist environments that contradict the information setting needed for the infant brain to develop. Much of world architecture after World War II is therefore unsuitable for raising children. …”
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A Critique of the Book “Visual Design and Communications: Contribution to a Teaching Methodology” by Alireza Taheri, Sahar Sadeghi

“…Creativity is the most basic ability of the human brain. The artist with visual communication always tries to create great ideas with new ideas. …”
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Pioglitazone Ameliorates Neuron Loss in the Cortex after Aluminum-Treatment in Rats by Ali Rafati, Hajar Yazdani, Ali Noorafshan

“…Al induces structural changes in several brain regions, including mPFC. Pioglitazone is an agonist of peroxisomal proliferator activated receptor gamma. …”
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Embolic Stroke as the Initial Manifestation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Reshma M. Khan, Rajaie Namas, Sachin Parikh, Bernard Rubin

“…Further workup with imaging of the brain was consistent with an ischemic stroke. Hereditary hypercoagulable workup was unremarkable and initial testing for antiphospholipid syndrome was positive. …”
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The Interaction between Bmal1 and Per2 in Mouse BMSC Osteogenic Differentiation by Haiya Zhuo, Yuhong Wang, Qing Zhao

“…The transcription factors Brain and Muscle ARNT-like Protein 1 (BMAL1) and Period2 (Per2) are components of the circadian clock, and they play vital roles in circadian clock function. …”
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Dynamic changes in large-scale functional connectivity prior to stimulation determine performance in a multisensory task by Edgar E. Galindo-Leon, Karl J. Hollensteiner, Florian Pieper, Gerhard Engler, Guido Nolte, Andreas K. Engel

“…Here, we study how fluctuations of functional cortical coupling across different brain areas determine performance in an audiovisual, lateralized detection task in the ferret. …”
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Myelitis due to Coccidioidomycosis in an Immunocompetent Patient by Tetyana Vaysman, Sean Villaflores, Carlyn Estrella, Suman Radhakrishna, Antonio Liu

“…Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain demonstrated meningeal enhancements suggestive of meningitis, and further MRI study of the cervical spine revealed myelitis. …”
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NaHS modulates astrocytic EAAT2 expression to impact SNI-induced neuropathic pain and depressive-like behaviors by Man-Man Qi, Heng-Yue Peng, Tian-Ge Zhang, Yan Li, Meng-Ya Gao, Wen-Bo Sun, Xu-Peng Wang

“…The study further demonstrates NaHS’s potential in reducing glutamate levels in the spinal cord and the discharge frequency of neurons in the primary somatosensory cortex hindlimb region (S1HL) brain area, suggesting a novel therapeutic approach for neuropathic pain through the modulation of astrocyte function and EAAT2 expression.…”
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Exosomes: new targets for understanding axon guidance in the developing central nervous system by Mingyu Liu, Mingyu Liu, Teng Teng, Teng Teng, Teng Teng

“…Exosomes, extracellular vesicles that are smaller than 100 nm, are secreted by most cell types in the brain. Regulation of cell-cell communication, neuroregeneration, and synapse formation by exosomes have been extensively studied. …”
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miRNA changes associated with differentiation of human embryonic stem cells into human retinal ganglion cells by Maryam Esmaeili, Daniel A. Smith, Ben Mead

“…Retinal ganglion cells (RGC), whose axons connect the eye to the brain, are central nervous system cells of great interest, yet their study is largely restricted to animals due to the difficulty in obtaining healthy human RGC. …”
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Management of exploration of traumatic injuries through protocols in the field of neurosurgery and the importance of intellectual property in this context by Dan Theodor Androni, Aurel Mihail Țîțu, Alexandra-Florina Iamandii

“…Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) represent a significant clinical challenge in neurosurgery, necessitating well-defined protocols to streamline management and improve patient outcomes. …”
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Contribution of Imaging in Diagnosis of Primitive Cyst Hydatid in Unusual Localization: Pleura—A Report of Two Cases by Fatima Zahra Mrabet, Jihane Achrane, Yassir Sabri, Fatima Ezzahra El Hassani, Sanaa Hammi, Jamal Eddine Bourkadi

“…Cyst hydatid may affect all parts of the human body like the heart, the bone marrow, the eye, the brain, the kidney, and the spermatic cord. Humans can become infested by accidentally ingesting the eggs that are passed in the feces from definitive hosts (usually a canid, such as a wolf, fox, or dog). …”
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Epigenetic Research of Neurodegenerative Disorders Using Patient iPSC-Based Models by Rubén Fernández-Santiago, Mario Ezquerra

“…Epigenetic mechanisms play a role in human disease but their involvement in pathologies from the central nervous system has been hampered by the complexity of the brain together with its unique cellular architecture and diversity. …”
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COVID-19-Induced Fatal Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura in a Healthy Young Patient by Mariana Codevila Buere Pereira, Bruna Ruschel, Bruna Schneider, Vitor Salomão Gonçalves Melo de Melgar, Tatiana Helena Rech

“…She evolved with a malignant ischemic vascular accident and was declared brain-dead 24 hours after the first plasma exchange section.…”
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