The Role of Major Cardiovascular Surgery-Induced Metabolic Reprogramming in Acute Kidney Injury: A Metabolomics Study Academic Background Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for over 17.9 million deaths annually, which is 32% of all deaths. As the disease burden increases, about one-third of patients may req...

A Prediction Model for Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Immunocompromised Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure Background Introduction Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis (IPA) is a severe opportunistic infection commonly seen in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with immune dysfunction caused by hematological malignancies, stem cel...

The Relationship Between Serum Chloride Concentration and Intravenous Fluid Therapy Outcomes Background Introduction In the intensive care unit (ICU), intravenous fluid therapy is a common treatment, with “balanced solutions” and 0.9% sodium chloride solution (saline) being the most commonly used fluids. In recent years, multiple randomized control...

Academic Background The regenerative capacity of the nervous system varies significantly between different regions. Axons in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) can regenerate spontaneously after injury, whereas axons in the central nervous system (CNS) lack this ability. This difference makes recovery after CNS injury extremely challenging, especi...

Academic Background The field of neuroscience has long been dedicated to understanding how neural circuits generate and control complex behaviors. Although simple model organisms, such as mollusks, crustaceans, and annelids, have provided valuable models for research due to their accessible nervous systems and large characteristic neurons, in many ...

S-nitrosylation of CRTC1 in Alzheimer’s Disease Impairs CREB-dependent Gene Expression Induced by Neuronal Activity Academic Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual loss of memory and cognitive function. The pathological mechanisms of AD are complex, involving various molecular and cel...

Radiation-Induced Cellular Plasticity Primes Glioblastoma for Forskolin-Mediated Differentiation Academic Background Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the deadliest brain cancers in adults, with a median survival period of only 15 to 18 months for patients. Although surgery combined with chemoradiotherapy can delay disease progression, these treatments ...

The Protective Role of Parenthood on Brain Function Academic Background Parenthood is a universal stage in human life that profoundly impacts both the body and mind, and may also have long-term effects on brain function. However, current research on the long-term impact of parenthood on brain function, especially its relationship with brain aging, ...

Endocannabinoids Released on Demand via Extracellular Microvesicles Academic Background Endocannabinoids (ECBs) are a class of lipid neurotransmitters that play a critical role in brain function by activating cannabinoid receptor CB1. Unlike classical neurotransmitters, the storage and release mechanisms of ECBs have remained elusive, leading to si...

GABAergic Synapses Between Auditory Efferent Neurons and Type II Spiral Ganglion Afferent Neurons in the Mouse Cochlea Background Introduction The complexity and precision of the auditory system have always been important topics in neuroscience research. As a key component of the auditory system, the interactions between cells and neurons within th...