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Biology
Kristen Lee, Chris Q. Doe
Summary: This study found that the Pair1 interneuron in the moonwalker descending neuron (MDN) circuit undergoes remodeling during metamorphosis in Drosophila, but continues to function in the MDN circuit during adulthood, resulting in consistent locomotor behavior in different life stages.
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Cell Biology
Katarzyna Glombik, Jan Detka, Boguslawa Budziszewska
Summary: Hormones play a crucial role in regulating neuronal and synaptic plasticity, neurogenesis, and metabolic activity in the brain, ensuring proper communication between the brain and the body. The influence of hormones on energy metabolism and mitochondrial function in the brain has gained significant attention, as excess or deficiency of hormones is associated with cell damage and loss of function in mitochondria.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paul A. S. Sheppard, Deepthi Chandramohan, Alanna Lumsden, Daniella Vellone, Matthew C. S. Denley, Deepak P. Srivastava, Elena Choleris
Summary: Social memory is crucial for social animals, and estrogens can affect social memory through non-genomic mechanisms. This study reveals the necessity of ERK and PI3K signaling pathways in the rapid facilitation of short-term social memory and synaptogenesis. The bidirectional and rapid actions of estrogens on the brain and behavior highlight the importance of estrogen signaling in social behavior.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yadav S. Bajagai, Jason C. Steel, Anita Radovanovic, Dragana Stanley
Summary: Herbs and spices, traditionally used for medicinal purposes, are regaining popularity due to increasing interest in health, natural products, and nutrition. The ban on antibiotics in the livestock industry has highlighted the need for alternative medicines with antimicrobial properties. Studies on the nutrigenomic effects of prolonged herb use could have significant implications for disease management and therapy.
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Sport Sciences
Jacob J. M. Kay, Kiersten I. Mangold, Andrew Lapointe, Thomas W. Mcallister, Shawn M. Arent, Michael Mccrea, Steven P. Broglio, Toni Torres-Mcgehee, Robert D. Moore
Summary: The study investigated the relationship between hormonal contraceptive use and concussion outcomes in female student-athletes. Results showed that hormonal contraceptive use did not affect the recovery trajectory, symptoms, or recovery of cognitive function after concussion.
MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE
(2023)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Katie L. Davies, Danielle J. Smith, Tatiana El-Bacha, Max E. Stewart, Akshay Easwaran, Peter F. P. Wooding, Alison J. Forhead, Andrew J. Murray, Abigail L. Fowden, Emily J. Camm
Summary: Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in the prepartum development of cerebral mitochondria, affecting mitochondrial function and neurodevelopment, as demonstrated by alterations in respiration, mitochondrial density, and gene expression in hypothyroid fetal sheep.
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Immunology
Shuyuan Huang, Lu Liu, Xiaodong Tang, Shulan Xie, Xinrui Li, Xianhui Kang, Shengmei Zhu
Summary: Ischemic stroke is a leading factor in global mortality and disability. Understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of brain injury following ischemic stroke is crucial for treatment and prevention. Hormones play a significant role in ischemic stroke by regulating neuronal plasticity and influencing inflammation, oxidative stress, and brain edema.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
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Biology
Susan D. D. Healy, Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos, Marie Hebert
Summary: Successful reproduction in birds relies on 'good' nest building. The diversity of nests among the 10,000 bird species suggests that nest design depends on microhabitat, life history, and behavior. Understanding the driving factors behind nest diversity is a research priority, aided by museum collections and field and laboratory data. Phylogenetic analyses and datasets of nest traits are shedding light on nest evolution, but there are still unanswered functional questions. The next major challenge is to analyze the developmental and mechanistic aspects of nest building itself, rather than just nest morphology.
PHILOSOPHICAL TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Pathology
Zeinab Vahidinia, Elham Mahdavi, Sayyed Alireza Talaei, Homayoun Naderian, Aboutaleb Tamtaji, Hamed Haddad Kashani, Cordian Beyer, Abolfazl Azami Tameh
Summary: The combined administration of estrogen and progesterone significantly reduces astrocytosis and increases neuron survival after cerebral ischemia. Additionally, estrogen and progesterone have a significant modulatory effect on Hsp27 phosphorylation.
PATHOLOGY RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2021)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Floris Chabrun, Xavier Dieu, Pascale May-Panloup, Stephanie Chupin, Jennifer Bourreau, Daniel Henrion, Franck Letournel, Vincent Procaccio, Dominique Bonneau, Guy Lenaers, Delphine Mirebeau-Prunier, Juan Manuel Chao de la Barca, Pascal Reynier
Summary: The study found that gonads are the main contributors to the sexual dimorphism in the mouse brain metabolome, especially in females.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Adele Romano, Marzia Friuli, Barbara Eramo, Cristina Anna Gallelli, Justyna Barbara Koczwara, Elnaz Karimian Azari, Adrien Paquot, Myrtha Arnold, Wolfgang Langhans, Giulio G. Muccioli, Thomas Alexander Lutz, Silvana Gaetani
Summary: This study found that OEA can rapidly reach the brain via the circulation and inhibit food intake by acting directly on selected brain nuclei.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
Jerome Sallet
Summary: The commentary emphasizes the complementarity of various approaches used to study the neural basis of social cognition. The research findings reveal a complex architecture supporting social cognition and the diverse factors influencing our social decisions.
NEUROSCIENCE AND BIOBEHAVIORAL REVIEWS
(2022)
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Developmental Biology
Andreia C. Oliveira, Ana R. Rebelo, Catarina C. F. Homem
Summary: Our current understanding of animal development shows that the formation of individual organs is coordinated by hormones and influenced by the animal's nutritional state. Animals must trigger metabolic changes to maintain energy balance and adapt to different nutritional conditions throughout development. The flexibility in metabolism is mediated by hormones, allowing for metabolic transitions and adaptations to occur in response to the animal's nutritional state.
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jana Lieberz, Simone G. Shamay-Tsoory, Nira Saporta, Timo Esser, Ekaterina Kuskova, Birgit Stoffel-Wagner, Rene Hurlemann, Dirk Scheele
Summary: Loneliness is associated with decreased trust, larger social distances, and lower trustworthiness. Lonely individuals show reduced limbic and striatal activation, as well as weakened functional connectivity between the anterior insula and occipitoparietal regions during initial trust decisions.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Theresa W. Cheng, Lucia Magis-Weinberg, Victoria Guazzelli Williamson, Cecile D. Ladouceur, Sarah L. Whittle, Megan M. Herting, Kristina A. Uban, Michelle L. Byrne, Marjolein E. A. Barendse, Elizabeth A. Shirtcliff, Jennifer H. Pfeifer
Summary: The ABCD Study is a long-term research project on adolescent development that provides rich data resources for researchers. By offering recommendations on the use of pubertal variables and conducting cross-sectional empirical analysis, researchers can better understand the characteristics of adolescent development, thus advancing the field.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2021)