Brain Communications
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Open Access sister journal to Brain. 🧠🧠🧠
Proceeds go to Guarantors of Brain Charity to support the translational neuroscience community.
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Our newest editorial is live! 🧠
Our Guest Editor, Jon Stone, introduces a special collection of articles focusing on functional neurological disorder. Read now 👉 buff.ly/nBe1LxH
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Our Guest Editor, Jon Stone, introduces a special collection of articles focusing on functional neurological disorder. Read now 👉 buff.ly/nBe1LxH
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January 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our newest editorial is live! 🧠
Our Guest Editor, Jon Stone, introduces a special collection of articles focusing on functional neurological disorder. Read now 👉 buff.ly/nBe1LxH
#braincommunications #neuroscience #neurologicaldisorders
Our Guest Editor, Jon Stone, introduces a special collection of articles focusing on functional neurological disorder. Read now 👉 buff.ly/nBe1LxH
#braincommunications #neuroscience #neurologicaldisorders
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience
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January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience
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Eisenstein et al. used diffusion MRI to examine central cholinergic white matter pathways in isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder and early PD. Higher pathways integrity is associated with slower cognitive decline 👉 buff.ly/a0pIpJT
January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Eisenstein et al. used diffusion MRI to examine central cholinergic white matter pathways in isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder and early PD. Higher pathways integrity is associated with slower cognitive decline 👉 buff.ly/a0pIpJT
MRI shows corticospinal tract (CST) truncation in some amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with CST hyperintensity. This disruption appears unrelated to axonal degeneration or edema, but rather may reflect dysfunction in glymphatic drainage 👉 buff.ly/p5wG7AD
January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
MRI shows corticospinal tract (CST) truncation in some amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with CST hyperintensity. This disruption appears unrelated to axonal degeneration or edema, but rather may reflect dysfunction in glymphatic drainage 👉 buff.ly/p5wG7AD
Velicky Buecheler et al. have studied accelerated growth or shrinkage of the hippocampus in people with epilepsy and concluded that there is progressive growth of the hippocampus on the side opposite to the epileptic focus 👉 buff.ly/bGljLIr #epilepsy
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Velicky Buecheler et al. have studied accelerated growth or shrinkage of the hippocampus in people with epilepsy and concluded that there is progressive growth of the hippocampus on the side opposite to the epileptic focus 👉 buff.ly/bGljLIr #epilepsy
Yongzhong et al. have studied the risk factors for cerebral echinococcosis in Ganzi and developed a predictive model to help identify high-risk individuals 👉 buff.ly/30Wgltl #echinococcosis
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Yongzhong et al. have studied the risk factors for cerebral echinococcosis in Ganzi and developed a predictive model to help identify high-risk individuals 👉 buff.ly/30Wgltl #echinococcosis
Jakuszyk et al. report that patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder associated with aquaporin-4 antibodies and a history of transverse myelitis show neurodegeneration in sensory pathways 👉 buff.ly/xGT6Md9
January 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Jakuszyk et al. report that patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder associated with aquaporin-4 antibodies and a history of transverse myelitis show neurodegeneration in sensory pathways 👉 buff.ly/xGT6Md9
Bongert et al. report that elevated frequencies of Eomes-expressing T helper cells in peripheral blood are associated with disease progression and infratentorial brain atrophy in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis 👉 buff.ly/rNocvym #multiplesclerosis
January 5, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Bongert et al. report that elevated frequencies of Eomes-expressing T helper cells in peripheral blood are associated with disease progression and infratentorial brain atrophy in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis 👉 buff.ly/rNocvym #multiplesclerosis
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience
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January 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience
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Our newest issue is live! 🧠
Our new cover image shows Tau-immunofluorescence neurofibrillary tangle in entorhinal cortex layer II in Alzheimer’s disease. From: Reyes Pablo et al. 👉 buff.ly/M2RWuGh
#BrainCommunications #Alzheimers
Our new cover image shows Tau-immunofluorescence neurofibrillary tangle in entorhinal cortex layer II in Alzheimer’s disease. From: Reyes Pablo et al. 👉 buff.ly/M2RWuGh
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January 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Our newest issue is live! 🧠
Our new cover image shows Tau-immunofluorescence neurofibrillary tangle in entorhinal cortex layer II in Alzheimer’s disease. From: Reyes Pablo et al. 👉 buff.ly/M2RWuGh
#BrainCommunications #Alzheimers
Our new cover image shows Tau-immunofluorescence neurofibrillary tangle in entorhinal cortex layer II in Alzheimer’s disease. From: Reyes Pablo et al. 👉 buff.ly/M2RWuGh
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Dias et al. examined the evolution of error-related neural responses throughout learning in autism. Autistic individuals showed attenuated neural differentiation between error and correct responses 👉 buff.ly/t6Ic4gA #autism
January 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Dias et al. examined the evolution of error-related neural responses throughout learning in autism. Autistic individuals showed attenuated neural differentiation between error and correct responses 👉 buff.ly/t6Ic4gA #autism
Happy 2026 from the #BrainCommunications team!🎉
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful New Year filled with discovery and innovation.🧠✨
#BrainComms #Neuroscience #NewYear2026
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful New Year filled with discovery and innovation.🧠✨
#BrainComms #Neuroscience #NewYear2026
January 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Happy 2026 from the #BrainCommunications team!🎉
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful New Year filled with discovery and innovation.🧠✨
#BrainComms #Neuroscience #NewYear2026
Wishing you a joyful and peaceful New Year filled with discovery and innovation.🧠✨
#BrainComms #Neuroscience #NewYear2026
Tan et al. show a U-shaped association between resting heart rate and cognitive decline. Associations with neuroimaging and biomarkers suggest neurodegenerative and vascular-mediated mechanisms in bradycardia and elevated resting heart rate respectively 👉https://buff.ly/UWGSufG
December 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Tan et al. show a U-shaped association between resting heart rate and cognitive decline. Associations with neuroimaging and biomarkers suggest neurodegenerative and vascular-mediated mechanisms in bradycardia and elevated resting heart rate respectively 👉https://buff.ly/UWGSufG
Kozlovski et al. present a novel motor–cognitive stress test that yields a score index aimed at capturing motor–cognitive reserve capacity. The authors validated the index supporting its potential for identifying the risk for neurodegenerative diseases 👉https://buff.ly/W6Xq5FT
December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Kozlovski et al. present a novel motor–cognitive stress test that yields a score index aimed at capturing motor–cognitive reserve capacity. The authors validated the index supporting its potential for identifying the risk for neurodegenerative diseases 👉https://buff.ly/W6Xq5FT
Tiwari et al. report that Indian Alzheimer’s disease patients show distinct plasma metabolite and biomarker profiles highlighting population-specific signatures and supporting integrated biomarker–metabolomics approaches for early detection 👉 buff.ly/BNX77q9 #alzhimers
December 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tiwari et al. report that Indian Alzheimer’s disease patients show distinct plasma metabolite and biomarker profiles highlighting population-specific signatures and supporting integrated biomarker–metabolomics approaches for early detection 👉 buff.ly/BNX77q9 #alzhimers
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience 🧠
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December 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience 🧠
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Fransson et al. collected pain task functional MRI data in a cohort of healthy controls and fibromyalgia patients. White matter MRI activity was localized to thalamocortical projection fibres related to perception and appraisal of pain in both cohorts 👉 buff.ly/gogSus6
December 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Fransson et al. collected pain task functional MRI data in a cohort of healthy controls and fibromyalgia patients. White matter MRI activity was localized to thalamocortical projection fibres related to perception and appraisal of pain in both cohorts 👉 buff.ly/gogSus6
Benichi et al. studied the history of paediatric brain cavernous malformations. Using MRI and genetic sequencing of the lesions, they identified imaging markers and genetic factors (PIK3CA gene variant) associated with an increased risk of haemorrhage 👉 buff.ly/hiPHa3M
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Benichi et al. studied the history of paediatric brain cavernous malformations. Using MRI and genetic sequencing of the lesions, they identified imaging markers and genetic factors (PIK3CA gene variant) associated with an increased risk of haemorrhage 👉 buff.ly/hiPHa3M
Chen et al. report that adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder and childhood maltreatment show reduced brain network efficiency, particularly in the superior parietal region, associated with higher reactive aggression 👉 buff.ly/maVVc16
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Chen et al. report that adolescents with Internet Gaming Disorder and childhood maltreatment show reduced brain network efficiency, particularly in the superior parietal region, associated with higher reactive aggression 👉 buff.ly/maVVc16
Spencer et al. demonstrated both the presence of a C9orf72 expansion and the initial clinical syndrome modify risk of subsequent feature development in frontotemporal degeneration and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 👉 buff.ly/SDAgJSb #als @pennftdc.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Spencer et al. demonstrated both the presence of a C9orf72 expansion and the initial clinical syndrome modify risk of subsequent feature development in frontotemporal degeneration and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 👉 buff.ly/SDAgJSb #als @pennftdc.bsky.social
Zammit et al. report that participants with Down syndrome imaged with Pittsburgh compound B, florbetapir, NAV4694 or flutemetamol show no difference in age at amyloid onset despite their different sensitivities to detect amyloid change 👉 buff.ly/BHuNTMA #downsyndrome
December 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Zammit et al. report that participants with Down syndrome imaged with Pittsburgh compound B, florbetapir, NAV4694 or flutemetamol show no difference in age at amyloid onset despite their different sensitivities to detect amyloid change 👉 buff.ly/BHuNTMA #downsyndrome
Firestone et al. developed a normative ECoG atlas that visualizes the distribution of high-frequency oscillation effective connectivity and phase-amplitude coupling with delta waves under sevoflurane 👉 buff.ly/RAuSDip
December 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Firestone et al. developed a normative ECoG atlas that visualizes the distribution of high-frequency oscillation effective connectivity and phase-amplitude coupling with delta waves under sevoflurane 👉 buff.ly/RAuSDip
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience 🧠
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December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Have you read an outstanding paper published in Brain Communications during 2025? Take note of it for the Early Career Researcher Paper Prize! Nominations are Open! #ecr #paperprize #neuroscience 🧠
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Nabizadeh found that APOE ε4 and Aβ are associated with accelerated disruption in functional connectivity due to tau spreading 👉 buff.ly/UexSSFC #alzhimers
December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Nabizadeh found that APOE ε4 and Aβ are associated with accelerated disruption in functional connectivity due to tau spreading 👉 buff.ly/UexSSFC #alzhimers
Fernandez-Ruiz et al. report that specific eye movement abnormalities, particularly anti-saccade error patterns, can predict the development of freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease patients within two years 👉 buff.ly/vgcg6Xq
#parkinsonsdisease #neuroscience
#parkinsonsdisease #neuroscience
December 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Fernandez-Ruiz et al. report that specific eye movement abnormalities, particularly anti-saccade error patterns, can predict the development of freezing of gait in Parkinson's disease patients within two years 👉 buff.ly/vgcg6Xq
#parkinsonsdisease #neuroscience
#parkinsonsdisease #neuroscience