Persistent NRG1 Type III Overexpression in Spinal Motor Neurons Has No Therapeutic Effect on ALS-Related Pathology in SOD1 G93A Mice

Background and Research Motivation Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disease affecting upper and lower motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle paralysis and eventual death. Currently, no effective treatments can significantly delay or halt ALS progression. While various ALS mouse models (such as those carry...

Intravenous Administration of an AAV9 Vector Ubiquitously Expressing C1ORF194 Gene Improved CMT-like Neuropathy in C1ORF194-/- Mice

Research Report on the Improvement of CMT-like Neuropathy via AAV9 Vector-based C1ORF194 Gene Therapy Background and Research Motivation Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a rare group of genetically heterogeneous neuromuscular disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and atrophy, along with sensory loss. Despite extensive preclinic...

Frequency-Dependent Reduction of Cybersickness in Virtual Reality by Transcranial Oscillatory Stimulation of the Vestibular Cortex

Use of Transcranial Oscillatory Stimulation to Reduce Cybersickness in Virtual Reality Background and Motivation Virtual Reality (VR) technology is increasingly integrated into fields such as work, healthcare, and entertainment. However, approximately 95% of VR users experience symptoms known as Cybersickness (CS), characterized by nausea, dizzines...

GYS1 Antisense Therapy Prevents Disease-Driving Aggregates and Epileptiform Discharges in a Lafora Disease Mouse Model

GYS1 Antisense Therapy Inhibits Pathogenic Aggregates and Epileptiform Discharges in a Mouse Model of Lafora Disease Background and Objectives Lafora disease (LD) is a devastating autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by epilepsy and rapidly progressive dementia in adolescence. The disease primarily involves mutations in the EPM2A or E...

D1R-5-HT2AR Uncoupling Reduces Depressive Behaviors via HDAC Signaling

D1R-5-HT2AR Uncoupling Alleviates Depressive Behaviors Through HDAC Signaling Research Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a globally prevalent and life-threatening mental illness, closely associated with poor physical health. Despite the availability of various treatments, including medications and psychotherapy, many patients exhibit po...

Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as Carrier of Pro-Apoptotic Oncolytic Myxoma Virus: To Cross the Blood–Brain Barrier and Treat Murine Glioma

Crossing the Blood–Brain Barrier: Study on Adipose-Derived Stem Cells as Carriers for Pro-Apoptotic Oncolytic Myxoma Virus in the Treatment of Murine Glioblastoma Background and Objective Glioblastoma (GBM) is among the most invasive and aggressive brain tumors, characterized by high recurrence rates and poor prognosis. Despite multimodal intervent...

Inhibitory Fcγ Receptor Deletion Enhances CD8 T Cell Stemness Increasing Anti-PD-1 Therapy Responsiveness Against Glioblastoma

Inhibitory Fcγ Receptor Deletion Enhances CD8 T Cell Stemness, Increasing Anti-PD-1 Therapy Responsiveness in Glioblastoma Background and Objectives of the Study Glioblastoma (GBM) is an aggressive central nervous system tumor with poor prognosis, and the median survival of patients is only 14.6 months. Despite the significant efficacy of immune ch...

Mechanisms of MED23 in Regulating Oligodendrocyte Differentiation and Myelination

Cross-Disciplinary Breakthrough: How Mediator Med23 Regulates Molecular Mechanisms of Neural Myelination Background and Research Objective Myelin is the multilayered membrane structure that wraps around axons in the central nervous system (CNS), and its integrity is crucial for neural signal conduction and overall nervous system function. When myel...

Enhanced MRI-based Brain Tumour Classification with a Novel Pix2Pix Generative Adversarial Network Augmentation Framework

Here’s the translation of the report, ensuring all content is preserved as requested: The research presents an enhanced MRI-based brain tumor classification method using a novel Pix2Pix Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) augmentation framework, effectively addressing challenges in data scarcity and privacy while improving diagnostic accuracy. Doe...

Deciphering the Topological Landscape of Glioma: A Framework Based on Network Theory

Deciphering the Topological Landscape of Glioma: A Study Based on a Network Theory Framework Glioma stem cells (GSCs) are recognized as key factors in glioma recurrence and treatment resistance, making them an important focus for new therapeutic approaches. However, the limited understanding of the role of GSCs in the hierarchy of glioma has sparke...