by Gerhard Litscher

Received: 04 January 2026;  Published: 06 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601003

Understanding whether acupuncture can influence intracranial pressure (ICP) and cerebral hemodynamics remains a relevant and insufficiently explored question in contemporary neurovascular research. This editorial synthesizes early experimental observations with recent clinical and technological advances to reassess the cerebral effects of acupuncture from a modern perspective. Evidence from clinical studies indicates that acupuncture can alter cerebral blood flow velocity and regional perfusion, suggesting an inter [...]

by Rajalaxmi Visvanathan  , Kavya Vembudurai  , Sridevi Gopathy  , Janaga Ranjani Sankar  , Sugasri Sureshkumar  , Meena Gupta  and Mohan Kumar Govindharaj

Received: 04 December 2025;  Published: 09 May 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2602336

The study aimed to compare the effects of neurobic and aerobic approaches in Dementia care. Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that leads to a decline in cognitive abilities, including thinking, reasoning, and memory. In India, it is estimated that 74% of adults aged 60 and older are affected, totaling around 8.8 million individuals. Neurobics refers to exercises designed to enhance oxygen flow and invigorate the brain by engaging in novel activities, situations, or experiences. This may include attending liv [...]

by Bashiri Iddy Muzzo  and Frederick D. Provenza

Received: 10 December 2025;  Published: 03 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/rpn.2602004

Food-system by-products (FSBP), including agricultural by-products, agro-industrial co-products, and food-processing residues, represent an underused source of nutrients and plant secondary compounds with significant potential in ruminant feeding systems. This review synthesized 96 peer-reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2025 on phytochemically rich FSBP in ruminant diets, focusing on composition, rumen fermentation, animal health and performance, product quality, and environmental outcomes. Across the stu [...]

by Taslim Uddin  , Fatema Tuz Zohora  , Tajmin Khanam  , Moumita Akter  , Lubaba Ibnul Himika  , Anika Tabassum Aziz  , Fariha Tabassum  , Syeda Marjia Kajol Tushy  , Salaha Aktar  , Maisha Maliha Misha  , Shaikh Nuzhat Nawshin Nimu  , Sadia Tasnim  , Shammi Akter Joya  , Israt Tasnim Mahisa  and Shahrin Akter Pinky

Received: 09 January 2026;  Published: 15 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2602337

Changes in the environment driven by climate change are becoming significant stressors that impact brain function, but the connections between these changes and neural plasticity remain unclear. This review aims to offer a comprehensive synthesis of the impact of climate-related stressors on neural plasticity via genetic and epigenetic mechanisms. A structured literature search (2000-2025) was conducted using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, integrating evidence from in vitro, animal, and human studies. Findings [...]

by Rustam Nailevich Mustafin

Received: 29 September 2025;  Published: 08 January 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.genet.2601323

Tuberous sclerosis (TS) is one of the most common hereditary tumor syndromes, occurring with an average incidence of 1 in 9,000 newborns worldwide. The disease manifests itself through the development of tumors of the brain, kidneys, heart, lungs, and skin, along with characteristic depigmented spots. Tuberous sclerosis is caused by germline variants in the TSC1 (encoding hamartin) and TSC2 (encoding tuberin) genes. The hamartin-tuberin protein complex, together with the TBC1D7 molecule, inhibits the serine/threoni [...]

by Leonardo Alves Messias  , José Luis Domingos  , Thiago Augusto Mendes  , Bruno Barzellay Ferreira da Costa  , Ana Carolina Fernandes Maciel  , Saymon Fonseca Santos Mendes  and Raphael de Aquino Gomes

Received: 17 October 2025;  Published: 03 April 2026;  doi: 10.21926/jept.2602007

The increasing demand for renewable energy sources has intensified the adoption of photovoltaic systems. This study proposes predictive models for solar power generation that operate without dependence on on-site meteorological stations. The proposed approach integrates generation data from geographically distributed plants and accounts for the distance to meteorological stations when constructing climatic variables. Two machine learning techniques, Random Forest (RF) and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, wer [...]

by Elisa Bertulla  , Ilaria Baldelli  , Andrea Antonini  and Edoardo Raposio

Received: 14 November 2025;  Published: 28 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2601327

Migraine surgery is primarily indicated for patients with chronic migraine who are refractory to conventional pharmacological treatments. The procedure aims to deactivate peripheral trigger sites—anatomical zones where migraines can be triggered by nerve compression and irritation. The most common trigger areas are the frontal, occipital, and temporal. This review seeks to analyse the prevalence of treatment and corresponding success rates for these three main trigger sites. A systematic review was conducted on Pub [...]

by Vivek Shekhar  and Hester O Connor

Received: 29 October 2025;  Published: 04 February 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601007

The innate desire to belong and to connect is profoundly human, yet in a world of instant communication, millions of young people increasingly feel untethered and adrift. Loneliness is the 21st century's primary health care concern across all age groups. Young people not only feel lonely and emotionally isolated, but they also describe a lack of meaningful connections and purpose. Young people lack safe spaces where they can connect with their peers, without fear of judgment, prejudice, and pressure to succeed. In [...]

by Elif Özgen

Received: 14 October 2025;  Published: 02 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.icm.2601010

Throughout human history, movement has functioned not only as a physical activity but also as a ritual, considered a healing practice linked to meaning-making and social balance. Bodily performances and ritual-based practices—such as folk dances and mystical rituals—have historically supported the physical and emotional integrity of individuals. This paper examines the historical continuity of movement-based performative practices in Turkish health culture through religious and mystical rituals, folk dances, and mu [...]

by Mahsa Zeynali  , Hadi Seyedarabi  and Reza Afrouzian

Received: 25 September 2025;  Published: 10 March 2026;  doi: 10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2601328

The design of products in Neuromarketing using machine learning methods has been a continuous challenge in Computer-aided design. Previously, deep learning techniques have been applied to generate random images for domains such as furniture, fashion, and product design. However, using deep generative methods requires a large amount of data and overlooks human aspects in the design process. This paper aims to extract human perceptual factors from brain signals using a Transformer-based model and involve them in arti [...]