Inflancka Travelogue: 10 Short Essays on “Decalogue” by Joseph G. Kickasola

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The neuromechanical delay of the quadriceps shortens with increasing contraction intensity by Rafael Krätschmer, Maleen Stingl, Denis Holzer, Florian Kurt Paternoster

“…Results showed a significant NMD reduction (p < 0.001) with increasing contraction intensity, decreasing by 31% from 175.8 ms (± 44.1) at 10% MVC to 121.6 ms (± 34.6) at 70% MVC. This likely reflects changes in muscle mechanical properties due to higher-threshold motor unit recruitment. …”
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Daily Functioning Problems in Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) Aged 5 and More by Joanna Rosińczuk, Katarzyna Lach

“…Management of associated conditions through motor rehabilitation has improved mobility and motor skills in daily functioning of children with CP. …”
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Alterations in functional and structural connectivity in the 6-OHDA-induced Parkinsonian rat model by Shuyi Zhu, Shuyi Zhu, Maurizio Bergamino, Alberto Fuentes, Ivette M. Sandoval, David J. Marmion, Christopher Bishop, Fredric P. Manfredsson, Ashley M. Stokes

“…This study utilized the 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA) rat model to replicate PD-like dopaminergic degeneration through targeted injections into the medial forebrain bundle and substantia nigra.MethodsBehavioral assessments revealed hallmark motor deficits, while MRI was performed to assess complementary functional connectivity and structural connectivity. …”
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Long term effects of childhood trauma and abuse: narrative on functional neurological disorder by Uzma Ilyas, Aliza Khanum, Kalsoom Fatima

“…The symptomatology of functional neurological disorder is being ignored in Asian countries due to indigenous factors like poverty, lack of information on reporting abuse, poor law-enforcement and victim blaming. …”
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Virtual reality-enhanced rehabilitation for improving musculoskeletal function and recovery after trauma by Phani Paladugu, Rahul Kumar, Joshua Ong, Ethan Waisberg, Kyle Sporn

“…Conventional rehabilitation techniques, though effective, fail to address the individualized, high-precision interventions needed for musculoskeletal injuries like fractures, joint instability, ligament tears, and muscular atrophy. …”
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A functional imaging study of self-regulatory capacities in persons who stutter. by Jie Liu, Zhishun Wang, Yuankai Huo, Stephanie M Davidson, Kristin Klahr, Carl L Herder, Chamonix O Sikora, Bradley S Peterson

“…The reduced activation of dorsolateral prefrontal cortex likely represents the inadequate readiness of stuttering speakers to execute a sequence of motor responses.…”
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The Neural Correlates of Long-Term Carryover following Functional Electrical Stimulation for Stroke by Marta Gandolla, Nick S. Ward, Franco Molteni, Eleonora Guanziroli, Giancarlo Ferrigno, Alessandra Pedrocchi

“…Neurorehabilitation effective delivery for stroke is likely to be improved by establishing a mechanistic understanding of how to enhance adaptive plasticity. …”
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Chemotaxis and Related Signaling Systems in <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> by Fuga Omori, Hirotaka Tajima, Sotaro Asaoka, So-ichiro Nishiyama, Yoshiyuki Sowa, Ikuro Kawagishi

“…However, <i>V. cholerae</i> possesses two additional, parallel Che signaling systems whose physiological functions remain unclear. Furthermore, the bacterium harbors over 40 receptors/transducers that interact with CheA homologs, forming a complex regulatory network likely adapted to diverse environmental cues. …”
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Low-Intensity Blast Exposure Induces Multifaceted Long-Lasting Anxiety-Related Behaviors in Mice by Heather R. Siedhoff, Shanyan Chen, Ashley Balderrama, Dejun Jackson, Runting Li, Grace Y. Sun, Ralph G. DePalma, Jiankun Cui, Zezong Gu

“…With the Erasmus Ladder test to assess motor functions, associative learning, and stimulus response, LIB-exposed mice appeared to display increased instances of leaving before the cue, reminiscent of “escape behavior,” indicative of anxiety-related activity different from that OFT detected. …”
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The striatal compartments, striosome and matrix, are embedded in largely distinct resting-state functional networks by Alishba Sadiq, Adrian T. Funk, Jeff L. Waugh

“…We mapped the functional networks of striosome-like and matrix-like voxels in humans in-vivo. …”
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Evaluation of a novel elbow joint torque measurement device in healthy subjects and stroke patients: a randomized trial by Qingqin Xu, Mengxuan Hu, Lei Li, Shi Chen, Bo Liu, Jianwei Lu, Hemu Chen

“…The peak torque (PT) and the ratio of peak torque to body weight (PT/BW) were examined to explore the differences in mechanical characteristics of bilateral elbow joints. Motor evoked potential (MEP) and central motor conduction time (CMCT) were employed to investigate the potential mechanisms underlying motor discrepancies post-stroke. …”
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Microbial Influences on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: The Gut–Brain Axis and Therapeutic Potential of Microbiota Modulation by Victòria Ayala, Laia Fontdevila, Santiago Rico-Rios, Mònica Povedano, Pol Andrés-Benito, Pascual Torres, José C. E. Serrano, Reinald Pamplona, Manuel Portero-Otin

“…Dysbiosis sometimes correlates with systemic inflammation and disrupted liver function, amplifying neuroinflammatory responses. Key microbial metabolites, including SCFAs, bacterial amyloids, and BMAA, may exacerbate motor neuron degeneration by promoting protein misfolding, oxidative stress, and neuroinflammation. …”
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The CPEB protein Orb2 has multiple functions during spermatogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster. by Shuwa Xu, Nathaniel Hafer, Blessing Agunwamba, Paul Schedl

“…Drosophila has a single CPEB gene, orb and orb2, from each subfamily. orb expression is only detected at high levels in the germline and has critical functions in oogenesis but not spermatogenesis. By contrast, orb2 is broadly expressed in the soma; and previous studies have revealed important functions in asymmetric cell division, viability, motor function, learning, and memory. …”
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Broken Balance: Emerging Cross-Talk Between Proteostasis and Lipostasis in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Jessica Tittelmeier, Carmen Nussbaum-Krammer

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Selective deletion of Tsc1 from mouse cerebellar Purkinje neurons drives sex-specific behavioral impairments linked to autism by Ryan J. Lawson, Nicholas J. Lipovsek, Samuel P. Brown, Achintya K. Jena, Joanna J. Osko, Joseph L. Ransdell

“…Loss of function mutations in TSC1 result in dysregulated mTORC1 signaling and underlie a multi-system disorder known as tuberous sclerosis (TSC). …”
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Distinct and content-specific neural representations of self- and other-produced actions in joint piano performance by Natalie Kohler, Natalie Kohler, Anna M. Czepiel, Anna M. Czepiel, Örjan de Manzano, Örjan de Manzano, Giacomo Novembre, Peter E. Keller, Peter E. Keller, Arno Villringer, Daniela Sammler, Daniela Sammler

“…In half of the pieces, pianists were motorically familiar (or unfamiliar) with their partner’s left-hand part. …”
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Changes of EEG beta band power and functional connectivity during spaceflight: a retrospective study by Adrián Quivira-Lopesino, María Sevilla-García, Pablo Cuesta, Sandra Pusil, Ricardo Bruña, Patrique Fiedler, Ana Maria Cebolla, Guy Cheron, Michael Funke, Fernando Maestu

“…Abstract Spaceflight exposes astronauts to unique conditions like microgravity, which may affect brain function, though it remains underexplored compared to other physiological systems. …”
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Sleep Quality and Cognitive Skills Impact Neurocognitive Function and Reduce Sports-Related Injury Risk by Brett Haskell, Ph.D., C.M.P.C., Abigail Eiler, L.M.S.W., M.S.W., Haven Essien, L.L.M.S.W., M.S.W.

“…In addition, cognitive skills training, including mental skills training and mindfulness, enhances perceptual awareness, decision making, and reaction times, potentially reducing injury incidence by improving cognitive and motor function. Evidence supports the pivotal role of sleep and cognitive skills in preventing sports injuries. …”
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A Wearable Soft Actuator for Directional Tactile Stimulation: Design and Testing by Fabio Lazzari, Jacopo Romanò, Davide Faranna, Lorenzo Garavaglia, Francesco Volontè, Carlo Fanciulli, Simone Pittaccio

“…This article describes the design and characterization of a wearable, shape memory alloy (SMA)‐based soft actuator that provides touch‐like, directional forces to enhance motor training through proprioceptive signals. …”
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