Oceanic states of consciousness-an existential-neuroscience perspective.

Oceanic states of consciousness-characterized by ego dissolution, unity, and timelessness-have long occupied a liminal space between psychopathology and transcendence. This paper explores these states…

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Unterrainer, H. F. (2025). Oceanic states of consciousness-an existential-neuroscience perspective.. Front Hum Neurosci, 19, 1653801. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2025.1653801

Dream content influences daily spirituality.

INTRODUCTION: The daily effects of supernatural-agent (SA) concepts on spirituality remain poorly understood. In this study, we focused on dreaming as an avenue to study the effect of SA concepts on s…

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Balch, J., Hodulik, G., Raider, R., David, A., Reed, C., Wildman, W. J., Rohr, D., & McNamara, P. (2025). Dream content influences daily spirituality.. Front Psychol, 16, 1575174. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1575174

"Praying in or preying on my skin": a narrative study of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals' experiences with religion and gender identity in India.

This narrative analysis paper explores how gender non-conforming individuals interact with faith across Indian religious traditions. Drawing upon four in-depth semi-structured interviews with the part…

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Ashok, S., & Saranya, T. S. (2025). "Praying in or preying on my skin": a narrative study of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals' experiences with religion and gender identity in India.. Front Sociol, 10, 1642404. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsoc.2025.1642404

Integrating morphology, phylogeny, substrate, and distribution: clarifying the major phylogenetic framework of Pluteussect.Hispidoderma (, ) and describing 18 species.

is a genus of wood-rot fungi with considerable ecological importance in forest ecosystems. Within this genus, sectionHispidoderma is distinctively characterized by a specific combination of pileipell…

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Qi, Z. X., Wang, L. B., Qian, K. Q., Shi, L. L., Hu, J. J., Tuo, Y. L., Rao, G., Samwel, J. a. c. o. b. . M., Liu, R. P., Liu, M. H., Guo, D. Z., Liu, Y. J., Zhang, B., Li, X., & Li, Y. (2025). Integrating morphology, phylogeny, substrate, and distribution: clarifying the major phylogenetic framework of Pluteussect.Hispidoderma (, ) and describing 18 species.. IMA Fungus, 16, e154329. https://doi.org/10.3897/imafungus.16.154329

Assessment of the relationship between organ donation attitudes and religious beliefs among postgraduate students.

BACKGROUND: Organ donation is a critical public health issue, and understanding the factors influencing individuals' knowledge, attitudes, and awareness is essential. To address this, we conducted a d…

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Apak, U., Akbulut, S., Kucukakcali, Z., & Saritas, H. (2025). Assessment of the relationship between organ donation attitudes and religious beliefs among postgraduate students.. Front Public Health, 13, 1596640. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1596640

Uncovering plaque-glia niches in human Alzheimer's disease brains using spatial transcriptomics.

BACKGROUND: Amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and their associated glial responses are hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease (AD), yet their interactions within the human brain remain poorly defined.METHOD…

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Avey, D. R., Ng, B., Vialle, R. A., Kearns, N. A., de, P. a. i. v. a. . L. o. p. e. s. . K., Iatrou, A., De, T. i. s. s. e. r. a. . S., Vyas, H., Saunders, D. M., Flood, D. J., Xu, J., Tasaki, S., Gaiteri, C., Bennett, D. A., & Wang, Y. (2025). Uncovering plaque-glia niches in human Alzheimer's disease brains using spatial transcriptomics.. Mol Neurodegener Adv, 1(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44477-025-00002-z

Feasibility and acceptability of magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography for child neurodevelopmental research in rural Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) are valuable tools for studying neuroanatomical and electrophysiological features of early brain development. Studies impl…

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Workneh, F., Chin, T. I., Yibeltal, K., North, K., Fasil, N., Tarekegn, W., Abate, B. H., Mulugeta, S., Asmamaw, G., Teklehaimanot, A., Troller-Renfree, S. V., Jensen, S. K. G., Thomason, M. E., Inder, T., Nelson, C. A., Worku, A., Lee, A. C., & Berhane, Y. (2025). Feasibility and acceptability of magnetic resonance imaging and electroencephalography for child neurodevelopmental research in rural Ethiopia.. Front Public Health, 13, 1551982. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1551982

Havening: a psycho-sensory therapy for enhancing emotional resilience and psycho-emotional wellbeing across the perinatal period.

Havening, a psycho-sensory therapy, is increasingly recognized for its potential in supporting perinatal psycho-spiritual and emotional health. By employing gentle touch and guided imagery, Havening a…

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Crowther, S., Mellor, C., & Sun, K. (2025). Havening: a psycho-sensory therapy for enhancing emotional resilience and psycho-emotional wellbeing across the perinatal period.. Front Glob Womens Health, 6, 1619273. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1619273

Religiosity of adults on the autism spectrum: a cognitive and empirical analysis.

This article presents a narrative theoretical and empirical review of religiosity in adults on the autism spectrum. Religiosity is defined as an individual set of beliefs and practices proposed by a r…

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Burnos, A. E., & Kopacz, G. (2025). Religiosity of adults on the autism spectrum: a cognitive and empirical analysis.. Front Psychiatry, 16, 1594692. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1594692

A proposal to "Whole" our knowing: Clinical medicine in the Noosphere.

A significant challenge facing healthcare clinicians during communication with their patients relates to the context and frame of reference of the conversation between practitioner and patient. Indivi…

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Lamb, J. J., Stone, P. M., Wilkens, L. E., Minich, D. M., Bland, J. S., & Swimme, B. T. (2025). A proposal to "Whole" our knowing: Clinical medicine in the Noosphere.. Explore (NY), 21(5), 103203. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.explore.2025.103203

End-of-life experiences in patients: a scoping review of types, characteristics, and implications for the mind-brain relationship.

INTRODUCTION: Dying patients can experience vivid dreams, visions or unexpected lucid episodes despite declining clinical and mental status. This review examines patient end-of-life experiences (ELEs)…

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Silva, T. O., Levy, K., & Kerr, C. W. (2025). End-of-life experiences in patients: a scoping review of types, characteristics, and implications for the mind-brain relationship.. Int Rev Psychiatry, 37(2), 142-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2025.2503726

What does mediumship tell us about the mind beyond the brain?

Mediums are individuals who claim to communicate with deceased persons or non-material beings. Rigorous studies have reported that mediums can provide accurate anomalous information (i.e. information …

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Costa, M. A., & Moreira-Almeida, A. (2025). What does mediumship tell us about the mind beyond the brain?. Int Rev Psychiatry, 37(2), 157-166. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540261.2024.2422482