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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Marcelo de Maio Nascimento, Paula Andreatta Maduro, Pamala Morais Bagano Rios, Lara dos Santos Nascimento, Carolina Nascimento Silva, Matthias Kliegel, Andreas Ihle
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the effects of 12 weeks of physical-cognitive dual-task training on cognition, depression, sleep quality, and quality of life in older women. The results showed that dual-task training improved executive functions, quality of life, and had lasting effects.
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Food Science & Technology
Christina M. Neubig, Jutta Roosen, Cornelia A. Karg, Simone Moser
Summary: Consumers' tendency to waste suboptimal food poses challenges for sustainable food systems. This study finds that providing information on safety and healthfulness can increase consumers' willingness to consume aging produce.
FOOD QUALITY AND PREFERENCE
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kaiyue Sun, Yingzi Zhang, Yingliang Li, Pengyu Yang, Yingting Sun
Summary: This study aims to explore the potential targets and molecular mechanism of matrine against aging using bioinformatics-based network pharmacology. The results revealed 193 potential genes of matrine against aging, and further filtering identified ten key genes. Analysis of these key genes showed that the PARP1/NAD(+) mediated cellular senescence pathway plays an important role in the anti-aging effects of matrine.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sarah Cheung, Molly Babel
Summary: This study examines the self-voice benefit in early bilingual individuals. The results show that listeners are more accurate in recognizing minimal pairs produced in their own voice compared to those produced by others with similar degrees of acoustic contrast.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Min Xu, Jing Shao, Hongwei Ding, Lan Wang
Summary: This study found that older adults have lower accuracy in identifying affricatives and fricatives in phonated condition, while have challenges in recognizing voiced consonants and aspirated-unaspirated distinction in whispered condition. Some consonants, however, became easier to be recognized in whispered condition.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Behavioral Sciences
James Chard, Richard Cook, Clare Press
Summary: Healthy aging is associated with decline in social, emotion, and identity perception, which may be attributed to specific deficits in configural processing. Two signal detection experiments showed that healthy older adults were particularly impaired in detecting configural changes in faces, compared to detecting changes in features. These findings indicate that problems in processing configural information contribute to the difficulties in face processing in healthy aging.
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Environmental Sciences
Asier Goni-Urtiaga, Denis Courtier-Murias, Giuseppe Picca, Juan L. Valentin, Cesar Plaza, Marco Panettieri
Summary: Biochar aging affects its interaction with water, and physical aging has a stronger influence on water mobility and dynamics in biochar compared to biochemical aging. Physical aging leads to the disappearance of larger pores in biochar, while biochemical aging enriches oxygenated functional groups. Both types of aging increase the interaction between biochar and water, as observed through 1H NMR relaxometry.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tao Sun, Shu-E Zhang, Meng-yao Yan, Ting-hui Lian, Yi-qi Yu, Hong-yan Yin, Chen-xi Zhao, Yan-ping Wang, Xiao Chang, Ke-yu Ji, Si-yu Cheng, Xiao-he Wang, Xian-hong Huang, De-pin Cao
Summary: This study assessed the status of self-perceived stigma among urban Chinese older adults and found that self-perceived stigma contributes to decreased quality of life. Attitude toward own aging and traditionality can moderate the association between self-perceived stigma and quality of life, with a greater effect when negative attitudes and traditionality are higher.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valentina Silvestri, Martina Arioli, Elisa Baccolo, Viola Macchi Cassia
Summary: Research shows that adults are better at processing faces from the most common ethnic group in their social environment. Trustworthiness perception relies more on low spatial frequency information for own-race faces compared to faces from other races.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Marek Susta, Gustav Bizik, Anna Yamamotova, Svojmil Petranek, Marie Kadochova, Hana Papezova
Summary: This study aims to identify the differences in brain activity between participants with anorexia nervosa and healthy controls using visual stimulus conditions combined with the quantitative dense-array EEG recording analysis method called Brain Activation Sequences (BAS). The results showed distinct patterns of brain activation in response to facial expressions of disgust and body images in individuals with anorexia, which may contribute to social-cognitive and behavioral impairments. The differences in brain activation patterns within the participants with anorexia and its association with treatment resistance deserve special attention, as they have the potential to develop clinically useful prediction tools and identify targets for neuromodulatory treatments and/or individualized psychotherapy.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Petra Csizmadia, Istvan Czigler, Boglarka Nagy, Zsofia Anna Gaal
Summary: The study indicates that creativity influences stimulus processing in the 300-500 ms range, showing differences in top-down control and more flexible cognitive control in the younger creative group.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. Cebrian-Tarancon, R. Sanchez-Gomez, F. Fernandez-Roldan, G. L. Alonso, M. R. Salinas
Summary: This study explores the impact of using Cabernet Sauvignon vine-shoots as an enological additive on wines of the same variety. The results show that the addition of Shoot Enological Granule (SEG) leads to a decrease in total phenolic compounds over time, but stilbenes, specifically trans-resveratrol, are maintained at significant levels. Additionally, the total content of volatile compounds, mainly esters, increases with bottle aging. Sensory analysis reveals that SEG wines have distinct aromas, including more toasted, nutty, and vanilla notes, as well as silkier and less bitter tannins compared to the control group.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
Robert Lindroos, Rohan Raj, Stephen Pierzchajlo, Thomas Horberg, Pawel Herman, Sandra Challma, Thomas Hummel, Maria Larsson, Erika J. Laukka, Jonas K. Olofsson
Summary: Odor identification abilities decline with age, with high-intensity odors being easier to identify overall but more affected by old age. Identification likelihood is proportional to the perceived intensity of the odor, and it is also associated with perceived pleasantness and edibility.
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Behavioral Sciences
Anne-Laure Rineau, Lionel Bringoux, Jean-Christophe Sarrazin, Bruno Berberian
Summary: Self-motion perception is crucial for guiding pilots' behavior, and impairment in this perception can lead to spatial disorientation, a major cause of accidents. Visuo-vestibular integration is the main process underlying self-motion perception, and it can be modulated by the physical properties of the environment. Additionally, the internal state of an operator and the automation of systems can also influence self-motion perception.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul Doesburg, Juergen Fritz, Miriam Athmann, Roya Bornhuetter, Nicolaas Busscher, Uwe Geier, Gaby Mergardt, Claudia Scherr
Summary: This study investigates the application of copper chloride crystallization method in food quality assessment, examining the impact of different perceptual strategies on visual evaluation. The results suggest that engaging kinesthetic perception can improve the performance of the ranking test.
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Sport Sciences
Signe Regnersgaard, Anna K. Knudsen, Filippa O. Lindskov, Marija Mratinkovic, Eckart Pressel, Arthur Ingersen, Flemming Dela
Summary: This study found that descending stair walking with extra weight has positive effects on muscle mass and walking ability in the elderly population. However, compared to concentric exercise, only concentric exercise stimulated glycogen synthesis.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sebastian Moller Nguyen Heimburger, Bjorn Hoe, Chris Neumann Nielsen, Natasha Chidekel Bergman, Kirsa Skov-Jeppesen, Bolette Hartmann, Jens Juul Holst, Flemming Dela, Julie Overgaard, Joachim Storling, Tina Vilsboll, Thomas Fremming Dejgaard, Jesper Foged Havelund, Vladimir Gorshkov, Frank Kjeldsen, Nils Joakim Faergeman, Martin Ronn Madsen, Mikkel B. Christensen, Filip Krag Knop
Summary: In men with type 1 diabetes, a 6-day subcutaneous GIP infusion transiently decreased bone resorption and increased NEFA and beta-oxidation. Further, hepatic fat content and supraclavicular skin temperature were increased without affecting WAT transcriptomics, the circulating proteome, lipids, or inflammatory markers.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tine L. Dohlmann, Anja B. Kuhlman, Thomas Morville, Maria Dahl, Magnus Asping, Patrick Orlando, Sonia Silvestri, Luca Tiano, Jorn W. Helge, Flemming Dela, Steen Larsen
Summary: This study investigated whether concurrent administration of CoQ10 with statins increases muscle CoQ10 levels and improves mitochondrial function, as well as whether changes in muscle CoQ10 levels correlate with changes in the intensity of myalgia. The results showed that CoQ10 supplementation had no effect on muscle CoQ10 levels or mitochondrial function, and individual changes in muscle CoQ10 levels were not correlated with changes in intensity of myalgia.
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Physiology
Arthur Ingersen, Hildegunn Romma Helset, Monika Calov, Elizaveta Chabanova, Eva Gjerlevsen Harreskov, Christina Jensen, Christina Neigaard Hansen, Clara Prats, Jorn Wulff Helge, Steen Larsen, Flemming Dela
Summary: Alternate-day fasting can improve metabolic health in patients with obesity and T2DM by reducing visceral and liver fat deposits. However, it does not directly improve insulin secretion or sensitivity.
FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Kim Z. Rokamp, Flemming Dela, Niels H. Secher, Lars Gronlykke, Birger Thorsteinsson, Ulrik Pedersen-Bjergaard
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the ADRB2 gene polymorphism Gly16Arg on the metabolic response to epinephrine before and after repetitive hypoglycemia. The results showed that the insulin, glycerol, and free fatty acid responses to epinephrine were decreased in participants with the Arg16 genotype compared with those with the Gly16 genotype before hypoglycemia, but there was no difference in glucose response. However, there were no differences in response to epinephrine between genotype groups after repetitive hypoglycemia.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Arthur Ingersen, Malte Schmucker, Christina Alexandersen, Benjamin Graungaard, Tobias Thorngreen, Jacob Borch, Jens Juul Holst, Jorn Wulff Helge, Flemming Dela
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the interaction of semaglutide treatment and aerobic training on pancreatic β-cell secretory function in patients with type 2 diabetes. The results showed that aerobic training increased insulin secretion, and semaglutide treatment further improved β-cell secretory function. The combination of aerobic training and semaglutide treatment synergistically enhanced β-cell secretory function.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ida Bager Christensen, Ida Blom, Tine Lovso Dohlmann, Fabian Finger, Jorn W. Helge, Zachary Gerhart-Hines, Flemming Dela, Steen Larsen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of statin therapy on mitochondrial function and inflammatory status in human subcutaneous white adipose tissue. The results showed that statin treatment was associated with mitochondrial respiratory capacity, but there was no clear link to the inflammatory status of adipose tissue.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Physiology
Christopher T. A. Lewis, Lee Tabrizian, Joachim Nielsen, Jenni Laitila, Thomas N. Beck, Mathilde S. Olsen, Marija M. Ognjanovic, Per Aagaard, Rune Hokken, Simon Laugesen, Arthur Ingersen, Jesper L. Andersen, Casper Soendenbroe, Jorn W. Helge, Flemming Dela, Steen Larsen, Ronni E. Sahl, Tue Romer, Mikkel T. Hansen, Jacob Frandsen, Charlotte Suetta, Julien Ochala
Summary: Lewis et al. investigated the influence of training status on relaxed myosin conformations and found that moderate physical activity leads to a shift in relaxed myosin conformation, resulting in reduced ATP consumption. Their study revealed that physical activity level and training type can influence resting skeletal muscle myosin dynamics, suggesting that environmental stimuli such as exercise can rewire the molecular metabolism of human skeletal muscle through myosin.
JOURNAL OF GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
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Sport Sciences
Severin Bernhart, Eric Harbour, Stefan Kranzinger, Ulf Jensen, Thomas Finkenzeller
Summary: This study presents a wearable chest-mounted sensor that can detect respiration and provide real-time feedback for runners. The algorithms used in the sensor achieve high accuracy in detecting step, expiration, and inspiration events under various conditions. The sensor is not affected by breathing depth, stride motion artifact, or thoracic skin temperature, but slightly impacted by sweat level. This sensor could serve as a useful tool for guiding runners' respiration during exercise.
SPORTS ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Sport Sciences
Eric Harbour, Vincent van Rheden, Hermann Schwameder, Thomas Finkenzeller
Summary: Many runners struggle to find a rhythm during running and experience unexplained breathlessness. Locomotor-respiratory coupling (LRC) is a synchronization phenomenon that can address these limitations. This study developed a smartphone application to provide real-time LRC guidance based on individual step rate.
FRONTIERS IN SPORTS AND ACTIVE LIVING
(2023)
Editorial Material
Physiology
Arthur Ingersen, Casper Soendenbroe, Haboon Ismail Ahmed, Jacob Borch, Kristine Frosig Moseholm, Mette Hyldig Dal, Olsi Kusta, Sofie Olsgaard Bergien, Linn Gillberg
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Ronni Eg Sahl, Ioanna Patsi, Mikkel Thunestvedt Hansen, Tue Romer, Jacob Frandsen, Hanne Kruuse Rasmusen, Arthur Ingersen, Steen Seier Poulsen, Flemming Dela, Steen Larsen, Jorn Wulff Helge
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prolonged endurance exercise on adipose tissue inflammation markers and mitochondrial respiration in younger and older men. The results showed a positive effect of prolonged endurance exercise on adipose tissue inflammation markers and mitochondrial respiration in both young and old trained men, with no sign of attenuated function in adipose tissue with age.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mikkel T. Hansen, Tue Romer, Amalie Hojgaard, Karina Husted, Kasper Sorensen, Samuel E. Schmidt, Flemming Dela, Jorn W. Helge
Summary: This study investigated the validity and reliability of Seismofit in estimating V.O(2)peak in a healthy population. The results showed that Seismofit had a high level of consistency in its estimation, but further improvement is needed in the clinical application due to measurement errors and a MAPE value exceeding 10%.
CARDIOVASCULAR DIGITAL HEALTH JOURNAL
(2023)
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Cell Biology
Christoffer A. Hagemann, Malene S. Jensen, Stephanie Holm, Laerke S. Gasbjerg, Sarah Byberg, Kirsa Skov-Jeppesen, Bolette Hartmann, Jens J. Holst, Flemming Dela, Tina Vilsboll, Mikkel B. Christensen, Birgitte Holst, Filip K. Knop
Summary: This study investigates the effects of exogenous LEAP2 on postprandial glucose metabolism and ad libitum food intake. The results show that LEAP2 infusion lowers postprandial plasma glucose and growth hormone concentrations and decreases food intake.
CELL REPORTS MEDICINE
(2022)
