Journal Article

Mental imagery varies dramatically across individuals, from vivid scene construction to the complete absence of visual experience, as seen in aphantasia. While the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is traditionally associated with abstract, schematic representations, emerging theories suggest it also contributes to constructing perceptually rich, temporally extended mental scenarios. [...]

The development of therapeutics builds on testing their efficiency in vitro. To optimize gene therapies, for example, fluorescent reporters expressed by treated cells are typically utilized as readouts. [...]

TDP-linked proteinopathies, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), are characterised by pathogenic deposits containing transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) in the brain and spinal cord of patients. These hallmark pathological features are associated with widespread neuronal dysfunction and progressive neurodegeneration. [...]

Major Depression (MD) is a prevalent, disabling and life-limiting condition. The neurobiological associations of genetic risk for MD remain under-explored in large samples, with no comprehensive mega-analysis conducted to date. [...]

Mitochondrial damage constitutes the central pathological mechanism of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury. Targeted delivery of antioxidants to mitochondria and the phenotype polarization of glial cells holds great promise for effective treatment. [...]

Secondary forms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have clear underlying organic causes and are recognized as distinct nosological entities in the latest international classification systems. This study aims to provide a systematic overview of published cases of suspected secondary obsessive-compulsive syndromes. [...]

It is unknown if neurodegeneration trajectories differ between Down syndrome (DS) and autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease (ADAD), both of which are genetic forms of Alzheimer's disease (AD).We compared brain volumes in DS, ADAD, and unaffected family members serving as controls. Participants underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET), deriving volumetric and amyloid burden, respectively. [...]

The molecular mechanisms driving splenomegaly in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) remain poorly understood. Utilizing the Jak2-V617F knock-in mouse model, we investigated the role of β1- and β2-integrins in regulating spleen volume and spleen weight. [...]

Immune checkpoint inhibition has shown promising results in malignant melanoma, but not all patients respond equally well, necessitating early, accurate monitoring of immunotherapy response. [18F]FDG-PET/CT aids in characterising therapy response beyond morphology, but validated imaging biomarkers for immunotherapy response remain scarce. [...]