Article
Archaeology
Antonio Gonzalez Cordero, Alfredo Mederos Martin, Ignacio Triguero Perucha
Summary: The new warrior stela discovered in Ibahernando (Caceres) stands out for its originality in terms of both its place of discovery and its iconographic representation. It is a statue-menhir transformed into a warrior stela, originating from a megalithic tomb, and featuring a relatively simple graphic composition focused on an anthropomorphic figure lacking much of its corporeity.
CUADERNOS DE PREHISTORIA Y ARQUEOLOGIA-UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MADRID
(2022)
Review
Anthropology
Marta Diaz-Guardamino, Johan Ling, John Koch, Bettina Schulz Paulsson, Christian Horn, Jonas Paulsson
Summary: This study provides new insights into the local adaptation of warrior ideals in Late Bronze Age Europe by examining carvings and landscape settings in Southwest Iberia. The research reveals the unique characteristics of Iberian Late Bronze Age warrior iconography and the diverse responses to warrior ideals circulating across Europe at that time. Additionally, the study briefly considers the multiscalar connections of the communities who created warrior stelae in Iberia.
TRABAJOS DE PREHISTORIA
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yao Tian, Yuanliangzi Tian, Zhixiao Yuan, Yutian Zeng, Shuai Wang, Xiaolan Fan, Deying Yang, Mingyao Yang
Summary: This review discusses the role of iron metabolism in aging and age-related neurodegenerative diseases, as well as recent developments in using iron chelators as treatment strategies. Understanding iron metabolism is crucial for filling the knowledge gap in this field.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Anahit Y. Khudaverdyan, Azat A. Yengibaryan, Hamazasp H. Khachatryan, Arshak A. Hovhanesyan
Summary: The study of bone remains of two female warriors in Jrapi, Armenia revealed that they were likely professional horse riders and archers buried as individuals of rank. This tomb is the third discovered in Armenia that provides evidence on female warriors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OSTEOARCHAEOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Archaeology
Belarte Maria Carme, Portillo Marta, Marta Mateu, Saorin Carme, Maria Pastor Quiles, Vila Silvia, Valentina Pescini
Summary: This study examines Iron Age combustion structures on the eastern Iberian Peninsula using interdisciplinary methodologies, including microarchaeology, anthracological studies, and analysis of microfossils. The results provide detailed information on construction techniques, fuel sources, and temperatures obtained.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Area Studies
Xiao Yang
Summary: This article focuses on four Chinese blockbuster movies, known as the "wolf warrior cycle," which explore China's overseas military actions. Through a critical political economy approach, the article analyzes the influence of China's transforming foreign policies, particularly the Belt and Road Initiative, on the production of these films and their contribution to the formation of a proactive and nationalistic image in Chinese society.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatemeh Keshavarz, Nima Rezaei, Bernardo Barbiellini
Summary: [Fe4S4] or [4S-4Fe] clusters play a crucial role in storing and transferring electrons in cellular processes and have the potential to be used in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for various applications. By studying the adsorption of different molecules onto [Fe4S4]-based MOFs, we found that while MOF formation improves the stability of [Fe4S4] clusters, it reduces their adsorption efficiency. Our findings suggest the potential industrial applications of these [Fe4S4]-based MOFs, particularly for selective NO2 adsorption.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Kevin Norris, Amanda J. Walne, Mark J. Ponsford, Kez Cleal, Julia W. Grimstead, Alicia Ellison, Jenna Alnajar, Inderjeet Dokal, Tom Vulliamy, Duncan M. Baird
Summary: Telomere biology disorders are complex clinical conditions caused by mutations in genes related to telomere maintenance. High-throughput STELA (HT-STELA) has been shown to accurately measure telomere lengths in unaffected individuals and mutation carriers, providing important diagnostic and prognostic information for telomeropathies.
Article
Neurosciences
Cortney M. Howard, Shivangi Jain, Angela D. Cook, Lauren E. Packard, Hollie A. Mullin, Nan-kuei Chen, Chunlei Liu, Allen W. Song, David J. Madden
Summary: Brain iron dyshomeostasis can disrupt cellular functions and aging-related iron accumulation may contribute to deficient neurotransmission and cell death. Studies suggest that brain iron levels may impact cognitive function and serve as an early indicator of neurodegenerative disease.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maria Bjormsjo, Olle Hernell, Bo Lonnerdal, Staffan K. Berglund
Summary: A study conducted on healthy full-term infants showed that iron fortification at 2 mg/L is sufficient during the first half of infancy in a well-nourished population. Adding lactoferrin to infant formula does not have an impact on iron status.
Article
Cell Biology
Kujin Kwon, Hwapyeong Cho, Soyeon Lee, Eun Jeong Cho, Weonjin Yu, Catherine Yen Li Kok, Hyunsoo Shawn Je, Jae-Ick Kim, Hyung Joon Cho, Taejoon Kwon
Summary: Progressive iron accumulation in the substantia nigra is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases. The study examined how neurons in the substantia nigra respond to age-related iron accumulation, with results showing an increase in stress response genes in older animals. This research provides insights into the neuronal response to excessive iron accumulation in relation to age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
Article
Archaeology
Samuel Nion-Alvarez
Summary: The paper focuses on the social aspects of the Iron Age in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula through the study of households. It proposes an archaeological review of strategies for structuring domestic spaces to analyze the social dynamics within them. By analyzing different characteristics of domestic spaces, it explores a social analysis based on household and kinship relations, examining their internal structure, morphology, archaeological record, and integration in settlement planning. The research uses these data to evaluate two distinct social dynamics in the study area and presents results accordingly to assess their reflection in the structuring of domestic spaces. Finally, the paper synthesizes the results to define key characteristics of each domestic space and assess their significance as representative elements of territorial social dynamics.
Review
Oncology
Yuxin Chen, Lulu Han, Xiaoyan Qiu, Gang Wang, Junnian Zheng
Summary: Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are a complex structure generated specifically by neutrophils, playing a critical role in immune defense. Recent studies suggest their involvement in tumorigenesis and cancer progression, but their function in cancer remains unclear. Digestive system malignant tumors are the most common and fatal worldwide, warranting further research on NETs in this area.
FRONTIERS IN ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Abhidha Shah
Summary: The presence of women in the field of neurosurgery is slowly gaining momentum, with many young aspiring female medical residents being attracted to this fascinating branch. Pioneering women in neurosurgery have faced struggles and formed a legacy, while Prof. Yoko Kato's lifetime dedication has made her one of the most admired neurosurgeons in the world, inspiring and training generations of neurosurgeons. Her contributions will always be remembered as a glorious chapter in the world book of neurosurgery.
NEUROSURGICAL FOCUS
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Zhihao Wang, Yi Liu, Shuxin Zhang, Yunbo Yuan, Siliang Chen, Wenhao Li, Mingrong Zuo, Yufan Xiang, Tengfei Li, Wanchun Yang, Yuan Yang, Yanhui Liu
Summary: Through two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) using the random effect inverse variance weighted (IVW) method, it was found that an increase in serum iron was positively associated with GrimAge acceleration, HannumAge acceleration, and Intrinsic epigenetic age acceleration (IEAA). Transferrin saturation showed similar results. However, there was no solid evidence to support a causal relationship from epigenetic age accelerations to iron-related biomarkers.
CLINICAL EPIGENETICS
(2023)
