Building a social brain: Cells, circuits and behavior across the lifespan by Maya Opendak

“…These studies have employed multiple levels of analysis and functional brain dissection to identify novel targets of early social stress and measure how the infant brain responds to social information in typical and perturbed development.…”
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Neuroplasticity and tinnitus: the role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in pathogenesis and treatment by Vincenzo Miranda, Sara Castiglioni, Jeanette A. Maier

“…Animal studies have demonstrated that tinnitus is associated with synaptic plasticity dysfunction in multiple brain regions, including the auditory and limbic systems. …”
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Alterations of Regional Spontaneous Brain Activity and Gray Matter Volume in the Blind by Aili Jiang, Jing Tian, Rui Li, Yong Liu, Tianzi Jiang, Wen Qin, Chunshui Yu

“…Visual deprivation can induce alterations of regional spontaneous brain activity (RSBA). However, the effects of onset age of blindness on the RSBA and the association between the alterations of RSBA and brain structure are still unclear in the blind. …”
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Centella asiatica Nanoparticles as Potential Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor for Cognitive Decline Therapy using Ellman's Method: An in Vitro Study by Nathania Nathania, Selvina Cindy Kusumaningrum, Reny I'tishom, Feranita Kumalasari, Ria Margiana

“…This research contributes novel data to current studies by combining the potential of Centella asiatica extract with PEG-400 to develop a therapeutic agent aimed at improving cognitive function through an effective drug delivery system capable of penetrating the blood-brain barrier. 2. …”
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Genetic insights and molecular pathways in Alzheimer's disease: Unveiling the complexity of neurodegeneration by Chandana Yesudas, Neethu P, Illakkiam Devaraj

“…Upregulated genes include DDX3Y, H6PD and KIF1B, while down-regulated genes include CREM, CD44, and HES4. Functional enrichment analysis using Enrichr revealed significantly upregulated pathways, including the PI3K-Akt signalling and Wnt signalling pathways. …”
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Repurposing major metabolites of lamiaceae family as potential inhibitors of α-synuclein aggregation to alleviate neurodegenerative diseases: an in silico approach by Soham Bhattacharya, Neha Gupta, Adrish Dutta, Pijush Kanti Khanra, Ritesh Dutta, Jana Žiarovská, Nikolay T. Tzvetkov, Lucie Severová, Lenka Kopecká, Luigi Milella, Eloy Fernández-Cusimamani

“…Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are typically characterized by progressive loss of neuronal function and the deposition of misfolded proteins in the brain and peripheral organs. …”
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The Neurodevelopmental Perspective of Surgical Necrotizing Enterocolitis: The Role of the Gut-Brain Axis by Chariton Moschopoulos, Panagiotis Kratimenos, Ioannis Koutroulis, Bhairav V. Shah, Anja Mowes, Vineet Bhandari

“…The type of initial surgical approach correlates with the length of functional gut and microbiome equilibrium influencing brain development and function through the gut-brain axis. …”
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The dynamic brain: from spiking neurons to neural masses and cortical fields. by Gustavo Deco, Viktor K Jirsa, Peter A Robinson, Michael Breakspear, Karl Friston

“…The cortex is a complex system, characterized by its dynamics and architecture, which underlie many functions such as action, perception, learning, language, and cognition. …”
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Novel AP39-Loaded Liposomes Sustain the Release of Hydrogen Sulphide, Enhance Blood-Brain Barrier Permeation, and Abrogate Oxidative Stress-Induced Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Bra... by Al Tahan MA, Marwah MK, Dhaliwal M, Diaz Sanchez L, Shokr H, Kaur M, Ahmad S, Badhan RK, Dias IH, Sanchez-Aranguren L

“…However, its clinical application is limited due to poor stability and rapid release, necessitating a drug delivery system to enhance therapeutic efficacy.Purpose: This study aimed to develop a novel AP39-loaded liposomal formulation to provide controlled H2S release, facilitate AP39 permeation across the blood-brain barrier (BBB), and assess functional effects in mitigating oxidative stress and preserving mitochondrial function.Methods: AP39-loaded unilamellar liposomes were prepared via ethanol injection and characterised for size, polydispersity, and zeta potential. …”
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Long-Term Morbidity Associated With Non-COVID-19 Pneumonia in Patients Receiving Mechanical VentilationTake-Home Points by Alexander T. Clark, MD, Clark I. Strunk, MD, Matthew W. Semler, MD, MSCI, Jonathan D. Casey, MD, MSCI, Cathy A. Jenkins, MS, Guanchao Wang, MS, James C. Jackson, PsyD, E. Wesley Ely, MD, MPH, Amy L. Kiehl, MA, Patsy T. Bryant, MS, Alana Lauck, MS, Stephanie C. DeMasi, MD, Robert E. Freundlich, MD, MSCI, Wesley H. Self, MD, MPH, Rameela Raman, PhD, Jin H. Han, MD

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Regional and aging-specific cellular architecture of non-human primate brains by Yun-Mei Wang, Wen-Chao Wang, Yongzhang Pan, Lin Zeng, Jing Wu, Zheng-Bo Wang, Xiao-Lin Zhuang, Ming-Li Li, David N. Cooper, Sheng Wang, Yong Shao, Li-Min Wang, Ying-Yin Fan, Yonghan He, Xin-Tian Hu, Dong-Dong Wu

“…Conclusions Taken together, our study presents a valuable resource for investigating the cellular and molecular architecture of the primate nervous system, thereby expanding our understanding of the mechanisms underlying brain function, aging, and disease.…”
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Controlling Assistive Machines in Paralysis Using Brain Waves and Other Biosignals by Paulo Rogério de Almeida Ribeiro, Fabricio Lima Brasil, Matthias Witkowski, Farid Shiman, Christian Cipriani, Nicola Vitiello, Maria Chiara Carrozza, Surjo Raphael Soekadar

“…However, these communication channels depend on a functional motor system. As many people suffer from severe damage of the motor system resulting in paralysis and inability to communicate, the development of brain-machine interfaces (BMI) that translate electric or metabolic brain activity into control signals of external devices promises to overcome this dependence. …”
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Glutathione in Cerebral Microvascular Endothelial Biology and Pathobiology: Implications for Brain Homeostasis by Wei Li, Carmina Busu, Magdalena L. Circu, Tak Yee Aw

“…Given the function of the BBB as a physical and metabolic barrier that buffers the systemic environment, oxidative damage to the endothelial monolayer will have significant deleterious impact on the metabolic, immunological, and neurological functions of the brain. …”
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Psychoemotional and cognitive characteristics in patients at the early stages of Parkinson’s disease by A. V. Demchenko, V. V. Biriuk

“…The cognitive functions were examined by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scale and cognitive evoked potentials (CEP) P300. …”
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The Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on Level of Disability, Depressive Symptoms, and Cognitive Outcomes in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A Randomized Double... by Amirreza Naseri, Sarvin Sanaie, Sama Rahnemayan, Reza Mosaddeghi-Heris, Malihe Talebi, Mahnaz Talebi

“…Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and demyelination of the central nervous system. Probiotics, through the gut-brain axis, are suggested to enhance clinical outcomes in patients with MS. …”
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A Distribution Adaptive Feedback Training Method to Improve Human Motor Imagery Ability by Yukun Zhang, Chuncheng Zhang, Rui Jiang, Shuang Qiu, Huiguang He

“…A brain-computer interface (BCI) based on motor imagery (MI) can translate users’ subjective movement-related mental state without external stimulus, which has been successfully used for replacing and repairing motor function. …”
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Diagnostic ultrasound enhances, then reduces, exogenously induced brain activity of mice by Henry Tan, Devon J. Griggs, Devon J. Griggs, Lucas Chen, Kahte Adele Culevski, Kathryn Floerchinger, Alissa Phutirat, Gabe Koh, Nels Schimek, Pierre D. Mourad, Pierre D. Mourad

“…Given the near ubiquity of diagnostic ultrasound systems, further progress along this line of research could one day lead to the widespread use of diagnostic ultrasound to intentionally modulate human brain function during exogenous stimulation.…”
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Mitochondria targeted nanoparticles for the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction-associated brain disorders by Amy Claire Buck, Amy Claire Buck, Gerald J. Maarman, Admire Dube, Soraya Bardien, Soraya Bardien, Soraya Bardien

“…This article provides a detailed overview of studies that have investigated the treatment of mitochondrial dysfunction in brain disorders using either targeted or non-targeted NPs as drug delivery systems. …”
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Maternal benzo[a]pyrene exposure during critical gestational periods impairs offspring neurological development in rats: a mechanistic study of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by Nan Zhang, Nan Bo, Yuanhao Wang, Wenlin Bai, Wen Sun, Zhenlin Zhao, Yuanbao Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Lijian Lei, Lijian Lei, Lijian Lei, Jianjun Zhou, Wenping Zhang, Wenping Zhang, Wenping Zhang, Wenping Zhang

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Boosting proactive motor control via statistical learning with brain stimulation by Giulia Ellena, Federica Contò, Michele Tosi, Lorella Battelli

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