Using Graph Theory to Assess the Interaction between Cerebral Function, Brain Hemodynamics, and Systemic Variables in Premature Infants by Dries Hendrikx, Liesbeth Thewissen, Anne Smits, Gunnar Naulaers, Karel Allegaert, Sabine Van Huffel, Alexander Caicedo

“…In the present analysis, we use graphs to study the interaction between cerebral function, brain hemodynamics, and systemic variables in premature neonates. …”
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Moderate regular physical exercise can help in alleviating the systemic impact of schistosomiasis infection on brain cognitive function by Inssaf Berkiks, Inssaf Berkiks, Nada Abdel Aziz, Nada Abdel Aziz, Nada Abdel Aziz, Blessing Moses, Blessing Moses, Tiroyaone Brombacher, Tiroyaone Brombacher, Frank Brombacher, Frank Brombacher

“…One of the major consequences of schistosomiasis is its impact on brain function, and despite its severity, the underlying mechanism(s) remain inadequately understood, highlighting a knowledge gap in the disease. …”
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Monitoring of the Effectiveness of Intensive Care and Rehabilitation by Evaluating the Functional Activity of the Autonomic Nervous System in Patients with Brain Damage by Yu. Yu. Kiryachkov, A. V. Grechko, D. L. Kolesov, A. A. Loginov, M. V. Petrova, M. Rubanes, I. V. Pryanikov

“…Purpose: evaluation of the clinical significance of parametric monitoring of the effectiveness of intensive care and rehabilitation based on the analysis of the functional state of the autonomous nervous system in patients with brain damage of different genesis.Materials and methods. …”
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Examining the effects of extremely low-frequency magnetic fields on cognitive functions and functional brain markers in aged mice by Senka Hadzibegovic, Olivier Nicole, Vojislav Andelkovic, Florence Poulletier de Gannes, Annabelle Hurtier, Isabelle Lagroye, Bruno Bontempi

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Editorial: Editors’ showcase: nervous system and cognate behaviors by Ruth Benavides-Piccione, Ruth Benavides-Piccione

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Exposure to phthalate plasticizer compromises normal brain function in an adult vertebrate by Benedikt Maric, Stefan Schuster, Peter Machnik

“…Here we tested for such impact on neuronal function and demonstrate acute exposure effects of both plasticizers on fundamental aspects of brain function in an adult vertebrate. …”
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Leveraging multivariate information for community detection in functional brain networks by Maria Grazia Puxeddu, Maria Pope, Thomas F. Varley, Joshua Faskowitz, Olaf Sporns

“…Abstract Brain functioning relies on specialized systems whose integration enables cognition and behavior. …”
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Functional Ultrasound Imaging of Cocaine Induced Brain-Wide Neurovascular Response by Shaoyuan Yan, Nan Huang, Yusheng Tong, Yousheng Shu, Qiumin Le, Dean Ta, Kailiang Xu

“…However, the mechanisms of the cocaine's impact on the neural and vascular system of brain in temporal and spatial aspects remain elusive. …”
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Inhibitory mechanism of influence of thyroid hormones on cognitive function of the brain. by A. G. Rodynsky, E. M. Demchenko, E. J. Kondratieva, A. J. Golubka, D. S. Yaroshenko

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Wearable Wireless Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy System for Cognitive Activity Monitoring by Mauro Victorio, James Dieffenderfer, Tanner Songkakul, Josh Willeke, Alper Bozkurt, Vladimir A. Pozdin

“…Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an effective optical technique for measuring changes in subdermal hemodynamics, and it has been championed as a more practical method for monitoring brain function compared to MRI. This study reports on an innovative functional NIRS (fNIRS) sensor that integrates the entire system into a compact and wearable device, enabling long-term monitoring of patients. …”
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Gut Microbiota and Its Impact on Brain Function and Mental Health by Zofia Martyna Wójcik, Katarzyna Kamińska-Omasta, Bartosz Omasta, Olga Krupa, Paulina Dorota Pietrukaniec, Kuba Borys Romańczuk, Kinga Furtak, Szymon Przemysław Stolarczyk, Magdalena Agata Czerska, Daria Rybak

“…Recent research reveals that microbiota not only supports metabolic and immune functions but also influences central nervous system (CNS) regulation via the gut-brain axis, a two-way communication system. …”
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STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL HETEROGENEITY OF ASTROCYTES IN THE BRAIN: ROLE IN NEURODEGENERATION AND NEUROINFLAMMATION by A. V. Morgun, N. A. Malinovskaya, Yu. K Komleva, O. L. Lopatina, N. V. Kuvacheva, Yu. A. Panina, T. Ye. Taranushenko, Yu. R. Solonchuk, A. B. Salmina

“…The review covers the current concepts on structural and functional heterogeneity of brain astrocytes that serve for numerous (patho)physiological processes in the central nervous system. …”
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TAAR8 in the Brain: Implications for Dopaminergic Function, Neurogenesis, and Behavior by Taisiia S. Shemiakova, Alisa A. Markina, Evgeniya V. Efimova, Ramilya Z. Murtazina, Anna B. Volnova, Aleksandr A. Veshchitskii, Elena I. Leonova, Raul R. Gainetdinov

“…Also, we observed changes in the dopaminergic system, brain electrophysiological activity, and adult neurogenic functions in mice lacking <i>Taar8</i> isoforms. …”
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Regional brain function study in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome by Chunfeng Hu, Luoyu Wang, Jiao Huang, Yushan Shang, Xiaofang Zhang, Xinyun Du, Huijun Cao, Zhijiang Han, Peiying Wei

“…Abstract Background Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) manifests a spectrum of neuropsychological symptoms, primarily cognitive impairment, but the mechanism of central nervous system damage remains unclear. This study sought to analyze differences in the static and dynamic fractional amplitude of low-frequency fluctuation (fALFF) and region homogeneity (ReHo) between pSS patients and healthy controls (HCs), aiming to elucidate regional brain function alterations and investigate underlying mechanisms. …”
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A window into the brain: multimodal MRI assessment of vascular cognitive impairment by Changjun Ma, Changjun Ma, Changjun Ma, Ailian Liu, Jiahui Liu, Jiahui Liu, Xiulin Wang, Xiulin Wang, Fengyu Cong, Fengyu Cong, Ying Li, Ying Li, Jing Liu, Jing Liu

“…This paper examines the utility of multimodal MRI in evaluating structural changes in the cerebral cortex, integrity of white matter fiber tracts, alterations in the blood–brain barrier (BBB) and glymphatic system (GS) activity, alteration of neurovascular coupling function, assessment of brain connectivity, and assessment of metabolic changes in patients with VCI.…”
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Brain organoid models for studying the function of iPSC-derived microglia in neurodegeneration and brain tumours by Angelica Maria Sabogal-Guaqueta, Teresa Mitchell-Garcia, Jasmijn Hunneman, Daniëlle Voshart, Arun Thiruvalluvan, Floris Foijer, Frank Kruyt, Marina Trombetta-Lima, Bart J.L. Eggen, Erik Boddeke, Lara Barazzuol, Amalia M. Dolga

“…Microglia represent the main resident immune cells of the brain. The interplay between microglia and other cells in the central nervous system, such as neurons or other glial cells, influences the function and ability of microglia to respond to various stimuli. …”
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Effect of lacosamide on epileptiform activity and structure-function relations in the brain of rats with chronic focal epilepsy by S. A. Litvinova, G. G. Avakyan, L. N. Nerobkova, T. A. Voronina, N. A. Gladysheva

“…The aim was to study the effect of lacosamide on epileptiform activity (EрA) and structure-function relations in the brain in the course of development of the epileptic system in rats with cobalt-induced chronic epilepsy. …”
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PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA AND HEALTHY MEN WITH DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL ASYMMETRY OF BRAIN HEMISPHERES by T. Ya. Abramova, A. V. Smyk, I. G. Solovjeva, D. V. Demina, M. I. Leonova, S. V. Trufakin, V. V. Abramov

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A new generation of probiotics — psychobiotics, their purpose and functions by S. D. Dbar, L. G. Stoyanova

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PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGIC AND IMMUNOLOGIC CHARACTERISTICS IN PATIENTS WITH BRONCHIAL ASTHMA AND IN HEALTHY MEN WITH DIFFERENT FUNCTIONAL ASYMMETRY OF THE HEMISPHERES OF THE BRAIN by A. V. Smyk, T. Ya. Abramova, I. G. Solovjeva, V. M. Nepomnyashchikh, V. S. Trufakin, V. S. Kozhevnikov

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