Aβ-Aggregation-Generated Blue Autofluorescence Illuminates Senile Plaques as Well as Complex Blood and Vascular Pathologies in Alzheimer’s Disease

Blue Autofluorescence Generated by Aβ Aggregation Illuminates Senile Plaques and Complex Blood and Vascular Pathologies in Alzheimer’s Disease Research Background Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a widespread neurodegenerative disorder globally, with senile plaques being the main pathological hallmark of AD, primarily composed of β-amyloid protein (Aβ)....

Smart (Splitting‑Merging Assisted Reliable) Independent Component Analysis for Extracting Accurate Brain Functional Networks

Smart Independent Component Analysis (SMART ICA): An Innovative Method for Extracting Accurate Brain Functional Networks Background Introduction In brain science research, Functional Networks (FNs) show great potential for understanding human brain function by exploring the integration and interaction relationships between different brain regions. ...

MDGA2 Constrains Glutamatergic Inputs Selectively onto CA1 Pyramidal Neurons to Optimize Neural Circuits for Plasticity, Memory, and Social Behavior

In the field of neuroscience, synaptic organization and plasticity are crucial for cognitive functions such as memory and social behavior. As rare synaptic inhibitory factors, members of the family known as MAM domain-containing glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor proteins (MDGA) play an important regulatory role in synapse formation by inhibiting ...

Application of Gene Therapy in Focal Cortical Dysplasia

New Gene Therapy Approach May Control Epileptic Seizures Caused by Focal Cortical Dysplasia Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) is a type of disorder caused by abnormal cortical development, often accompanied by drug-resistant epilepsy and cognitive and behavioral disorders. According to the classification criteria proposed by Najm et al. in 2022 for th...

MERTK Reduces Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier Permeability Through the RhoA/ROCK1/P-MLC Pathway After Spinal Cord Injury

Study on MERTK Reducing Blood-Spinal Cord Barrier Permeability after Spinal Cord Injury via RhoA/ROCK1/p-MLC Pathway Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is a central nervous system disease caused by trauma, inflammation, tumors, or other pathological reasons, resulting in sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction in patients, imposing a heavy b...

High Magnesium Promotes the Recovery of Binocular Vision from Amblyopia via TRPM7

Mechanism Study of High Magnesium Promoting Binocular Vision Recovery in Amblyopia Patients: The Role of TRPM7 Abnormal visual experiences during critical periods of brain development can lead to visual function deficits, such as amblyopia. Current research suggests that high magnesium (Mg^2+) supplementation can restore synaptic plasticity in the ...

Compensation or Preservation? Different Roles of Functional Lateralization in Speech Perception of Older Non-Musicians and Musicians

The Impact of Music Training on Language Perception in Older Adults Under Global Aging Challenges Research Background As global population aging accelerates, the decline in language perception ability of older adults in noisy environments has become a notable issue. Older adults, even with normal hearing, often encounter the “cocktail party problem...

Microglial EPOR Contribute to Sevoflurane-Induced Developmental Fine Motor Deficits Through Synaptic Pruning in Mice

Contemporary Anesthesia Safety Research: New Pathological Mechanism of Fine Motor Deficits in Mice With the advancement of modern anesthesia techniques, millions of lives rely on successful surgeries each year. However, various clinical studies, including those by the Mayo Anesthesia Safety in Kids (MASK) group, suggest that children who undergo mu...

Quantitative expression of latent disease factors in individuals associated with psychopathology dimensions and treatment response

Quantitative expression of latent disease factors in individuals associated with psychopathology dimensions and treatment response

Study on Quantitative Expression and Treatment Response of Latent Disease Factors Underlying Psychopathological Dimensions Revealed by Unsupervised Machine Learning Research Background Heterogeneity and comorbidity are prevalent in psychiatric diagnoses, posing challenges for precise diagnosis and personalized treatment. For instance, Autism Spectr...

Computational Modeling of the Prefrontal-Cingulate Cortex to Investigate the Role of Coupling Relationships for Balancing Emotion and Cognition

Computational Modeling of the Prefrontal-Cingulate Cortex to Investigate the Role of Coupling Relationships for Balancing Emotion and Cognition

Computational Modeling of Prefrontal-Cingulate Coupling: Exploring Its Role in Balancing Emotion and Cognition Academic Background In recent years, emotional processing and cognitive control, which are crucial for maintaining normal social behavior and executive function, have attracted widespread attention. This study explores how the balance betw...