Dyslexia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(1)
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
ABSTRACT
The
expanded
Simple
View
of
Reading
model
suggests
language
processing
and
word
reading
as
contributors
to
comprehension
points
at
the
participation
executive
functions
supporting
these
abilities.
Switching
inhibition
are
both
(EF)
contributing
reading,
especially
in
languages
with
two
writing
systems—shallow
deep,
such
Hebrew.
Here,
we
aimed
determine
specific
role
switching/inhibition
cognitively
neurobiologically
among
49
eight‐
12‐year‐old
Hebrew‐speaking
children.
Children
underwent
cognitive
behavioural
testing
well
a
five‐min
resting‐state
fMRI
scan.
Functional
connectivity
fronto‐parietal
network
related
was
determined
included
moderation
model.
Results
suggest
that
abilities
functional
within
moderate
relations
between
comprehension.
This
strengthens
contribution
facilitating
supports
need
include
it
part
SVR
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Dec. 16, 2024
Abstract
Gilles
de
la
Tourette
Syndrome
(GTS)
is
a
chronic
tic
disorder,
characterized
by
unwanted
motor
actions
and
vocalizations.
While
brain
stimulation
techniques
show
promise
in
reducing
severity,
optimal
target
networks
are
not
well-defined.
Here,
we
leverage
datasets
from
two
independent
deep
(DBS)
cohorts
cohort
of
tic-inducing
lesions
to
infer
critical
for
treatment
occurrence
tics
mapping
sites
functional
connectome
derived
1,000
healthy
participants.
We
find
that
greater
reduction
linked
higher
connectivity
DBS
(N
=
37)
with
action-related
resting-state
networks,
i.e.,
the
cingulo-opercular
(r
0.62;
p
<
0.001)
somato-cognitive
action
0.47;
0.002).
Regions
network
best
match
profiles
thalamic
DBS.
replicate
significance
targeting
an
10).
Finally,
demonstrate
22)
exhibit
similar
these
networks.
Collectively,
results
suggest
role
pathophysiology
GTS.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 8, 2024
Abstract
Objective
Dystonia
is
a
movement
disorder
defined
by
involuntary
muscle
contractions
leading
to
abnormal
postures
or
twisting
and
repetitive
movements.
Classically
dystonia
has
been
thought
of
as
the
basal
ganglia,
but
newer
results
in
idiopathic
lesion-induced
adults
point
broader
motor
network
dysfunction
spanning
cerebellum,
premotor
cortex,
sensorimotor,
frontoparietal
regions.
It
unclear
whether
similar
shared
between
different
etiologies
pediatric
dystonia.
Methods
Three
cohorts
patients
with
were
identified.
The
lesion
included
hypoxia,
kernicterus,
stroke
versus
comparison
subjects
acquired
lesions
not
associated
Multivariate
lesion-symptom
mapping
used
evaluate
anatomy
networks
Results
showed
that
putamen
(stroke:
r
=
0.50,
p
<0.01;
0.64,
<0.001)
globus
pallidus
(kernicterus,
0.61,
<0.01)
Lesion
using
normative
connectome
data
from
healthy
children
demonstrated
these
regional
findings
occurred
within
common
brain-wide
involves
anterior
medial
cortical
regions
overlap
cingulo-opercular
somato-cognitive-action
networks.
Interpretation
We
interpret
novel
evidence
for
unified
brain
network,
which
involved
higher
order
coordination
movement.
Elucidation
this
gives
insight
into
functional
origins
provides
targets
investigate
therapeutic
intervention.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 25, 2024
Deep
brain
stimulation
is
a
viable
and
efficacious
treatment
option
for
dystonia.
While
the
internal
pallidum
serves
as
primary
target,
more
recently,
of
subthalamic
nucleus
(STN)
has
been
investigated.
However,
optimal
targeting
within
this
structure
its
complex
surroundings
have
not
studied
in
depth.
Indeed,
multiple
historical
targets
that
used
surgical
dystonia
are
directly
adjacent
to
STN.
Further,
types
exist,
outcomes
variable,
suggesting
all
would
profit
maximally
from
exact
same
target.
Therefore,
thorough
investigation
neural
substrates
underlying
effects
on
symptoms
warranted.
Here,
we
analyze
multi-center
cohort
isolated
patients
with
implantations
(
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 4, 2023
Abstract
Healthy
aging
is
associated
with
a
heterogeneous
decline
across
cognitive
functions,
typically
observed
between
language
comprehension
and
production
(LP).
Examining
resting-state
fMRI
neuropsychological
data
from
628
healthy
adults
(age
18-88)
the
CamCAN
cohort,
we
performed
state-of-the-art
graph
theoretical
analysis
to
uncover
neural
mechanisms
underlying
this
variability.
At
level,
our
findings
suggest
that
LP
not
an
isolated
function
but
modulated
throughout
lifespan
by
extent
of
inter-cognitive
synergy
semantic
domain-general
processes.
cerebral
show
DMN
(Default
Mode
Network)
suppression
coupled
FPN
(Fronto-Parietal
integration
way
for
brain
compensate
effects
dedifferentiation
at
minimal
cost,
efficiently
mitigating
age-related
in
LP.
Relatedly,
reduced
midlife
could
compromise
ability
manage
cost
integration.
This
may
prompt
older
adopt
more
cost-efficient
compensatory
strategy
maintains
global
homeostasis
expense
performances.
Taken
together,
propose
represents
critical
neurocognitive
juncture
signifies
onset
decline,
as
gradually
lose
control
over
representations.
We
summarize
novel
SENECA
model
(Synergistic,
Economical,
Nonlinear,
Emergent,
Cognitive
Aging),
integrating
connectomic
dimensions
within
complex
system
perspective.
Highlights
Lexical
(
)
relies
on
interplay
processes
life.
Default
Network
cooperates
Fronto-Parietal
maintain
performance
cost.
Midlife
marks
shift,
prompting
prioritizes
performance.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 29, 2024
Lexical
production
remains
relatively
preserved
across
the
lifespan,
but
cognitive
control
demands
increase
with
age
to
support
efficient
semantic
access.
It
suggests
a
domain-general
and
language-specific
component.
Current
neurocognitive
models
suggest
Default
Mode
Network
(DMN)
may
drive
interplay
between
these
components,
impacting
trajectory
of
performance
pivotal
shift
around
midlife.
However,
corresponding
time-varying
architecture
still
needs
clarification.
Here,
we
leveraged
MEG
resting-state
data
from
healthy
adults
aged
18-88
CamCAN
population-based
sample.
We
found
that
DMN
temporal
dynamics
anterior-ventral
posterior-dorsal
states
until
midlife
mitigate
word-finding
challenges.
Similarly,
sensorimotor
integration
along
this
posterior
path
enhances
cross-talk
lower-level
circuitry
as
dynamic
information
flow
more
anterior,
higher-order
gets
compromised.
bottom-up,
exploitation-based
form
in
aging
brain,
highlighting
abstraction,
control,
perceptive-motor
systems
preserving
lexical
production.
Human Brain Mapping,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(12)
Published: Aug. 15, 2024
Abstract
Enactive
cognition
emphasizes
co‐constructive
roles
of
humans
and
their
environment
in
shaping
cognitive
processes.
It
is
specifically
engaged
the
mental
simulation
behaviors,
enhancing
connection
between
perception
action.
Here
we
investigated
core
network
brain
regions
involved
enactive
as
applied
to
simulations
physical
exercise.
We
used
a
neuroimaging
paradigm
which
participants
(
N
=
103)
were
required
project
themselves
running
or
plogging
(running
while
picking‐up
litter)
along
an
image‐guided
naturalistic
trail.
Using
both
univariate
multivariate
imaging
analyses,
find
that
broad
spectrum
activation
discriminates
versus
running.
Critically,
show
self‐reported
ratings
daily
life
engagement
quality
(how
well
able
imagine
running)
modulate
reactivity
Finally,
undertook
functional
connectivity
analyses
centered
on
insular
cortex,
key
region
dynamic
interplay
neurocognitive
This
analysis
revealed
increased
positive
negative
patterns
insular‐centered
condition
(as
compared
condition),
thereby
confirming
role
cortex
action
involving
complex
sets
mechanisms.
Taken
together,
present
findings
provide
new
insights
into
networks