Brain Communications
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Pisano et al. show neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging diffusion magnetic resonance imaging reveals distinct microstructural patterns in dementia variants, developing a machine-learning model that classified subtypes with 97.3% accuracy 👉 buff.ly/S0tDJBn
February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Pisano et al. show neurite orientation dispersion and density imaging diffusion magnetic resonance imaging reveals distinct microstructural patterns in dementia variants, developing a machine-learning model that classified subtypes with 97.3% accuracy 👉 buff.ly/S0tDJBn
Vidinopoulos et al. (2025) report that mechanical ventilation for 24 h preceded by intratracheal endotoxin exposure amplifies inflammatory proteins systemically and causes inflammation of brainstem respiratory-related centres in preterm foetal sheep 👉 buff.ly/928YYNy
February 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Vidinopoulos et al. (2025) report that mechanical ventilation for 24 h preceded by intratracheal endotoxin exposure amplifies inflammatory proteins systemically and causes inflammation of brainstem respiratory-related centres in preterm foetal sheep 👉 buff.ly/928YYNy
This study demonstrates that former American football players showed localized shape alterations in the hippocampal, amygdala and selective thalamic changes relative to controls.
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February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This study demonstrates that former American football players showed localized shape alterations in the hippocampal, amygdala and selective thalamic changes relative to controls.
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Toker and Monti report that rare causes of disorders of consciousness, including infections, autoimmune conditions and neurodegenerative diseases, target the same brain circuits as common causes.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Toker and Monti report that rare causes of disorders of consciousness, including infections, autoimmune conditions and neurodegenerative diseases, target the same brain circuits as common causes.
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Capitani et al. review the relationship between the Human Leukocyte Antigen system and Alzheimer’s disease, presenting five perspectives; genetic association, HLA class I in the brain, infection hypothesis, antigen presentation and T-cell responses 👉 buff.ly/6iytQ4N
#Alzhimers
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February 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Capitani et al. review the relationship between the Human Leukocyte Antigen system and Alzheimer’s disease, presenting five perspectives; genetic association, HLA class I in the brain, infection hypothesis, antigen presentation and T-cell responses 👉 buff.ly/6iytQ4N
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Zhu et al. report that in cognitively unimpaired adults, sleep architecture is differentially associated with CSF and plasma biomarkers. These associations were moderated by APOE ε4 status 👉 buff.ly/2QP8Npb #Alzhimers
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Zhu et al. report that in cognitively unimpaired adults, sleep architecture is differentially associated with CSF and plasma biomarkers. These associations were moderated by APOE ε4 status 👉 buff.ly/2QP8Npb #Alzhimers
Rasmussen et al. report that riociguat, a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator, induces cranial vasodilation and headache in healthy adults. These findings suggest that guanylate cyclase signalling may play a role in headache pathogenesis 👉 buff.ly/2KVbAxS
February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Rasmussen et al. report that riociguat, a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator, induces cranial vasodilation and headache in healthy adults. These findings suggest that guanylate cyclase signalling may play a role in headache pathogenesis 👉 buff.ly/2KVbAxS
Okochi et al., found that female SLC9A6 heterozygotes cause novel Parkinsonian syndrome and tauopathy. This finding was recognised by OMIM and registered as a novel degenerative disease: NDPACS. This review outlines the disease concept of NDPACX 👉 buff.ly/hqzz67A
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Okochi et al., found that female SLC9A6 heterozygotes cause novel Parkinsonian syndrome and tauopathy. This finding was recognised by OMIM and registered as a novel degenerative disease: NDPACS. This review outlines the disease concept of NDPACX 👉 buff.ly/hqzz67A
Garvey et al. report that in a cohort of patients with sensory predominant axonal neuropathies, the presence of chronic cough with either small nerves on ultrasound was associated with the RFC1 gene expansion found in CANVAS 👉 buff.ly/eZ4b9dH
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Garvey et al. report that in a cohort of patients with sensory predominant axonal neuropathies, the presence of chronic cough with either small nerves on ultrasound was associated with the RFC1 gene expansion found in CANVAS 👉 buff.ly/eZ4b9dH
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February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Bennett et al. discovered hidden complex repeat expansions in the gene MARCHF6 in two families with rare forms of epilepsy. These expansions were missed by current repeat expansion testing but were revealed by a new analysis approach 👉 buff.ly/OCDxeYs #epilepsy
January 31, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Bennett et al. discovered hidden complex repeat expansions in the gene MARCHF6 in two families with rare forms of epilepsy. These expansions were missed by current repeat expansion testing but were revealed by a new analysis approach 👉 buff.ly/OCDxeYs #epilepsy
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January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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Rasgado-Toledo, et al. reported sex-dependent and region-specific effects of combined ethanol exposure and chronic stress on both the rat brain volume and functional networks, affecting its plasticity during neurodevelopment.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Rasgado-Toledo, et al. reported sex-dependent and region-specific effects of combined ethanol exposure and chronic stress on both the rat brain volume and functional networks, affecting its plasticity during neurodevelopment.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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We are excited to Introduce the new co-editors in chief Professor David Belin and Professor Tara Spires-Jones!
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January 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
We are excited to Introduce the new co-editors in chief Professor David Belin and Professor Tara Spires-Jones!
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Di Gaetano et al. investigate brain network organization in epilepsy-surgery patients. They show that pathological hubs extend beyond the resection area into its neighbourhood, with substantial patient-specific variability 👉 buff.ly/OyU4adZ
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January 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Di Gaetano et al. investigate brain network organization in epilepsy-surgery patients. They show that pathological hubs extend beyond the resection area into its neighbourhood, with substantial patient-specific variability 👉 buff.ly/OyU4adZ
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January 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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De Las Heras et al. report that associations between measures of cortico-spinal excitability and the performance of an upper-limb visuomotor task are diametrically opposed in patients with cortical and subcortical brain lesions 👉 buff.ly/tBN11RA
January 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
De Las Heras et al. report that associations between measures of cortico-spinal excitability and the performance of an upper-limb visuomotor task are diametrically opposed in patients with cortical and subcortical brain lesions 👉 buff.ly/tBN11RA
Howe et al. report that extended formalin fixation of central nervous system tissues hinders gene expression analysis and that common RNA quality metrics do not reliably indicate archived sample quality 👉 buff.ly/XnKIlYd
January 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Howe et al. report that extended formalin fixation of central nervous system tissues hinders gene expression analysis and that common RNA quality metrics do not reliably indicate archived sample quality 👉 buff.ly/XnKIlYd
Mu et al. report that white matter hyperintensities trigger grey matter atrophy. This degeneration propagates through cortico-subcortical structural networks, mediating declines in executive function and processing speed 👉 buff.ly/cJbwzTI
January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Mu et al. report that white matter hyperintensities trigger grey matter atrophy. This degeneration propagates through cortico-subcortical structural networks, mediating declines in executive function and processing speed 👉 buff.ly/cJbwzTI
Akbarian et al. report that texture analysis of MRI detects subtle microstructural grey matter alterations in patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia. Observed even when volumetric differences are absent 👉 buff.ly/MLusTEe
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January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Akbarian et al. report that texture analysis of MRI detects subtle microstructural grey matter alterations in patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia. Observed even when volumetric differences are absent 👉 buff.ly/MLusTEe
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Reilly et al. model brain structural connectivity in Niemann–Pick disease type C using diffusion-weighted MRI. They demonstrate the extent and distribution of connection loss that particularly affects the frontal, temporal and subcortical regions 👉 buff.ly/Knntc2M
January 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Reilly et al. model brain structural connectivity in Niemann–Pick disease type C using diffusion-weighted MRI. They demonstrate the extent and distribution of connection loss that particularly affects the frontal, temporal and subcortical regions 👉 buff.ly/Knntc2M
Selvadurai et al. report that individuals with spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) 2, 3, and 6 have reduced average cognitive screening performance relative to controls 👉 buff.ly/jbfYdso
January 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Selvadurai et al. report that individuals with spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) 2, 3, and 6 have reduced average cognitive screening performance relative to controls 👉 buff.ly/jbfYdso
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