Nanoparticles assisted drug delivery for effective management of Glioblastoma by Mansi Damani, Nagesh Nilawar, Munira Momin, Raghumani Singh Ningthoujham, Tabassum Khan

“…This review elucidates the mechanisms by which nanocarriers cross the BBB and BBTB, emphasizing the importance of physicochemical properties such as size, charge, and surface functionality. The integration of nanotechnology in GBM treatment highlights the potential for nanoparticles to revolutionize drug delivery systems, overcoming the inherent challenges posed by the BBB and the tumor microenvironment. …”
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Forever particles: histochemistry in the plasticene age by Beatrice Camia, Andrea Casasco, Manuela Monti

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Evolutionary Trajectories of Consciousness: From Biological Foundations to Technological Horizons by Evgenii Gusev, Alexey Sarapultsev, Maria Komelkova

“…Consciousness remains one of the most critical yet least understood functions of the brain, not only in humans but also in certain highly organized animal species. …”
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Identified candidate genes for pig mental health: Insights from intensive farming systems by Xingyu Wei, Lingyao Xu, Jinyun Jiang, Jian Miao, Fen Wu, Zitao Chen, Zhe Zhang, Qishan Wang, Yuchun Pan, Zhen Wang

“…Understanding the genetic basis of porcine mental health (PMH)-related traits in intensive pig farming systems may promote genetic improvement animal welfare enhancement. …”
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A Powered Prosthetic Hand With Vision System for Enhancing the Anthropopathic Grasp by Yansong Xu, Xiaohui Wang, Junlin Li, Xiaoqian Zhang, Feng Li, Qing Gao, Chenglong Fu, Yuquan Leng

“…The anthropomorphic grasping capability of prosthetic hands is critical for enhancing user experience and functional efficiency. Existing prosthetic hands relying on brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and electromyography (EMG) face limitations in achieving natural grasping due to insufficient gesture adaptability and intent recognition. …”
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Wearable, Multimodal, Biosignal Acquisition System for Potential Critical and Emergency Applications by Chin-Teng Lin, Chen-Yu Wang, Kuan-Chih Huang, Shi-Jinn Horng, Lun-De Liao

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Circular causality in volition by Hans Liljenström, Hans Liljenström

“…The causality associated with volition may be analyzed at three organizational levels: (1) neuronal interactions within cortical networks, (2) interregional dynamics between distinct brain areas, and (3) the reciprocal relationship between the nervous system and its environmental context. …”
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Unravelling the neurochemical maze: neurotransmitters, neuropeptides and novel drug modes of action based on epilepsy pathophysiology by M. Dhall, R. Kadian, P. Sharma, A. Hooda, P. Kumar, P. Mudgal, K. Singh, A. Arya, N. Rani

“…Brain is accountable for our connectivity with the surroundings; all this is performed by an organized and systemic electrical activity of neurons by which they communicate messages to and from the brain. …”
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EBI2-oxysterol signalling regulates VE-cadherin expression and multiple sclerosis CD4+ T cell attachment to a human tri-cell spheroid blood-brain barrier model by Fionä Caratis, Inez Mruk, Klaudia Konieczna-Wolska, Bartłomiej Rojek, Marek Hałas, Paulina Czaplewska, Bartosz Karaszewski, Tomomi Furihata, Aleksandra Rutkowska

“…Changes in the function of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) are one of the hallmarks of multiple sclerosis (MS) and are observed at very early stages of the disease. …”
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Expansion of white matter hyperintensities is associated with the glymphatic system dysfunction in cerebral small vessel disease by Bang Zeng, Peng Zeng, Yayun Xiang, Yuling Peng, Dan Luo, Binglan Li, Ying Chai, Dan Wang, Lisha Nie, Yongmei Li

“…Objectives: To explore the relationship between the glymphatic system and various patterns of white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) in the early stages of cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), as well as their impact on cognitive function. …”
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Autonomic dysfunction in multiple system atrophy: from pathophysiology to clinical manifestations by Yuqi Luo, Nan Yang, Wanlin Yang, Baoling Chen, Shuzhen Zhu, YihRu Wu, Qing Wang

“…In addition, we also elaborated on the corresponding clinical manifestations caused by various pathological structures.Conclusions In summary, the autonomic dysfunction of MSA involves the comprehensive control of cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, and gastrointestinal functions by the autonomic nervous network in the central nervous system (CNS). …”
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From Obesity to Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Peripheral Tissues and in the Central Nervous System by Francesca Marino, Lidia Petrella, Fabiano Cimmino, Amelia Pizzella, Antonietta Monda, Salvatore Allocca, Roberta Rotondo, Margherita D’Angelo, Nadia Musco, Piera Iommelli, Angela Catapano, Carmela Bagnato, Barbara Paolini, Gina Cavaliere

“…This inflammation is transmitted systemically, leading to metabolic disorders that also impact the central nervous system, where pro-inflammatory cytokines impair mitochondrial and cellular functions in different areas of the brain, leading to neurodegenerative diseases. …”
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Electrophysiological Evidence on Mirror Therapy for Promoting Perceptuo-Motor Processes in Stroke Patients by Li Ding, Dan Wang, Chengcheng Wu, Xu Wang, Jinyang Zhuang, Xiaoli Guo, Jie Jia

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Classical and Quantum Physical Reservoir Computing for Onboard Artificial Intelligence Systems: A Perspective by A. H. Abbas, Hend Abdel-Ghani, Ivan S. Maksymov

“…Artificial intelligence (AI) systems of autonomous systems such as drones, robots and self-driving cars may consume up to 50% of the total power available onboard, thereby limiting the vehicle’s range of functions and considerably reducing the distance the vehicle can travel on a single charge. …”
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Atypical Presentation of Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Complicated by Cryptococcal Meningitis by Heba Ezzat Hashem, Zakaria Hamza Ibrahim

“…Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) examination and microbiological workup were confirmatory for C. neoformans infection, and mental and motor functions were rapidly deteriorated. Treatment with amphotericin B in addition to supportive treatment and close follow-up of the patient’s medical condition result in obvious clinical improvement and patient discharge with minimal residual weakness in her legs after almost a one-month duration. …”
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A computational dynamic systems model for in silico prediction of neural tube closure defects by Job H. Berkhout, James A. Glazier, Aldert H. Piersma, Julio M. Belmonte, Juliette Legler, Richard M. Spencer, Thomas B. Knudsen, Harm J. Heusinkveld

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The Influence of a Low-Frequency Musical Fragment on the Neural Oscillations by Kateryna Drozdenko, Sergey Naida, Oleksandr Drozdenko, Anastasiia Damarad, Dmytro Pareniuk, Liudmyla Vakulenko, Zhanna Adaricheva

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Amelioration of Central Nervous System Autoimmunity Through FFAR2 Agonism Is Associated With Changes in Gut Microbiota by Bojan Jevtić, Goran Stegnjaić, Suzana Stanisavljević, Milica Lazarević, Filip Nikolić, Graeme L. Fraser, Đorđe Miljković, Mirjana Dimitrijević

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EEGUnity: Open-Source Tool in Facilitating Unified EEG Datasets Toward Large-Scale EEG Model by Chengxuan Qin, Rui Yang, Wenlong You, Zhige Chen, Longsheng Zhu, Mengjie Huang, Zidong Wang

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Recent advances on the mechanism of acupuncture in the treatment of subjective tinnitus by Feifei Shi, Ziyu Ye, Bixiang Zha, Weixian Wu, Yating Zhang, Leiyu Yu, Wanting Liu, Yan Rong, Jun Yang

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