Error-related cardiac deceleration: Functional interplay between error-related brain activity and autonomic nervous system in performance monitoring

F Di Gregorio, M Steinhauser, ME Maier… - Neuroscience & …, 2024 - Elsevier
Coordinated interactions between the central and autonomic nervous systems are crucial for
survival due to the inherent propensity for human behavior to make errors. In our ever …

Targeting human glucocorticoid receptors in fear learning: a multiscale integrated approach to study functional connectivity

S Battaglia, C Di Fazio, M Mazzà, M Tamietto… - International journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Fear extinction is a phenomenon that involves a gradual reduction in conditioned fear
responses through repeated exposure to fear-inducing cues. Functional brain connectivity …

Activated Tryptophan-Kynurenine metabolic system in the human brain is associated with learned fear

MR Battaglia, C Di Fazio, S Battaglia - Frontiers in Molecular …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Fear is widely recognized as a defensive emotion that has developed as a consequence of
its adaptive function in protecting the entire animal kingdom from danger, ensuring the …

Towards a mechanistic understanding of depression, anxiety, and their comorbidity: Perspectives from cognitive neuroscience

M Tanaka, C Chen - Frontiers in behavioral neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Depression and anxiety are two prevalent mental health disorders that have a significant
impact on individuals' lives and society (Brenes, 2007; Malone and Wachholtz, 2018). These …

Case reports in neuroimaging and stimulation

S Battaglia, A Schmidt, S Hassel, M Tanaka - Frontiers in psychiatry, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The brain, a remarkable and intricate system, plays a fundamental role in shaping our
behavior, encompassing cognitive and emotional processes (1–3). Understanding its …

Insights into structural and functional organization of the brain: evidence from neuroimaging and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques

M Tanaka, M Diano, S Battaglia - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The brain is a complex and dynamic system that underlies our behavior, emotions, and
cognition (1–3). To better understand the structural and functional organization of the brain …

Emerging translational research in neurological and psychiatric diseases: From in vitro to in vivo models

M Tanaka, Á Szabó, L Vécsei… - International journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Revealing the underlying pathomechanisms of neurological and psychiatric disorders,
searching for new biomarkers, and developing novel therapeutics all require translational …

[HTML][HTML] Preclinical modeling in depression and anxiety: Current challenges and future research directions

M Tanaka, Á Szabó, L Vécsei - Advances in Clinical and …, 2023 - advances.umw.edu.pl
This editorial highlights the limitations of preclinical models in accurately reflecting the
complexity of anxiety and depression, which leads to a lack of effective treatments for these …

Neural correlates and molecular mechanisms of memory and learning

S Battaglia, A Avenanti, L Vécsei, M Tanaka - International journal of …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Memory and learning are essential cognitive processes that enable us to obtain, retain, and
recall information. These factors are crucial for survival, adaptation, and creativity. However …

From CGRP to PACAP, VIP, and beyond: unraveling the next chapters in migraine treatment

M Tanaka, Á Szabó, T Körtési, D Szok, J Tajti, L Vécsei - Cells, 2023 - mdpi.com
Migraine is a neurovascular disorder that can be debilitating for individuals and society.
Current research focuses on finding effective analgesics and management strategies for …