Robust Evidence Supports a Causal Link Between Higher Birthweight and Longer Telomere Length: A Mendelian Randomization Study

Observational studies have suggested a potential relationship between birthweight and telomere length.However, the causal link between these two parameters remains undefined.

Can This Banned Condiment Boost Brain Function?

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Six Ways to Maintain Optimal Cognitive Function as You Age

You may believe that forgetting information here and there is normal as you age.

Meta-Analysis Confirms the Therapeutic Potential of Exercise for Depression

For years, researchers have highlighted the therapeutic potential of exercise when it comes to preventing and treating depression.

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Iurie Roșca, the Christian Optimist—Part 2

In the first half of this interview, Iurie Roșca set out the stages in his life of anti-communist Christian dissidence, and subsequent anti-corruption campaigning in the early years of Moldovan independence, that made him a serious contender for the presidency of his country by 2009. Now, Roșca recounts in fine

Map plasticity following noise exposure in rat auditory cortex: Implications for disentangling neural correlates of tinnitus and hyperacusis

Both tinnitus and hyperacusis, likely triggered by hearing loss, can be attributed to maladaptive plasticity in auditory perception.

Engineered probiotic cocktail with two cascade metabolic Escherichia coli for the treatment of hyperlysinemia

Engineering probiotics have emerged as a potential strategy for the treatment of metabolic diseases.

Network analysis combined with experimental assessment to explore the therapeutic mechanisms of new shenqi pills formula targeting mitochondria on senile diabetes mellitus

The objective of this study was to investigate the mechanisms of action of SQP in the treatment of SDM and make an experimental assessment.Methods: Network analysis is used to evaluate target pathways related to SQP and SDM. Mitochondrial-related genes were obtained and intersected with the common target genes of

Comparing and Contrasting Barriers in Augmentative Alternative Communication use in Nonspeaking Autism and Complex Communication Needs: Multi-stakeholder Perspectives

Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) devices or systems are often prescribed to minimally verbal or nonspeaking autistic individuals and other individuals with complex communication needs to facilitate communication or as an alternative to spoken language.AAC use can result in communication gains and improved quality of life for minimally verbal or

The Role of Mitochondrial Disorders in Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Psychiatric/Behavioral Conditions

Mitochondrial diseases are known inborn errors affecting energy metabolism and are as common as chronic diseases such as diabetes, affecting approximately 1 in 5,000 people.

Celiac Disease and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Analysis

Recent observational research suggests a potential link between celiac disease (CeD) and an increased incidence of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Prof. Mattias Desmet: Truth connects people’s souls; sincere speech will overcome totalitarianism

Truth is the only remedy for a society sick of lies.

Validating self-reported Toxic Release Inventory data using Benford's Law: investigating toxic chemical release hazards in floodplains

Acute and long-term health impacts from flooding related toxic chemical releases are a significant local health concern and can disproportionately impact communities with vulnerable populations; reliable release data are needed to quantify this hazard. In this paper, we analyze US Federal Emergency Management Agency designated floodplain data and US Environmental

Pharmacologic inhibition of Dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (Cathepsin C) does not block in vitro granzyme-mediated target cell killing by CD8 T or NK cells

Recently developed small molecule inhibitors of the lysosomal protease dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPP1), also known as cathepsin C (CatC), can suppress suppurative inflammation in vivo by blocking the processing of zymogenic (pro-) forms of the neutrophil serine proteases (NSPs), including neutrophil elastase, proteinase 3, and cathepsin G. However, DPP1 also