Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaochen Yang, Bo Wang, Chongyang Qin, Runsheng Yin, Ping Li, Jinling Liu, David Point, Laurence Maurice, Jeroen E. Sonke, Leiming Zhang, Xinbin Feng
Summary: The study utilized MMHg-CSIA to quantify human MMHg sources and found that human exposure to MMHg was primarily from fishery foods, with less impact from rice consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
A. Liu, D. Mazumder, I Pirozzi, J. Sammut, M. Booth
Summary: The experiments showed that dietary choline content had an impact on the major raw material contributions to the muscle of juvenile yellowtail kingfish, while water temperature had little effect. The study also demonstrated the use of stable isotopes and a mixing model to evaluate aquafeed ingredients, providing insights for feed formulation for yellowtail kingfish and other species.
ANIMAL FEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Wang, Shaochen Yang, Ping Li, Chongyang Qin, Chuan Wang, Muhammad Ubaid Ali, Runsheng Yin, Laurence Maurice, David Point, Jeroen E. Sonke, Leiming Zhang, Xinbin Feng
Summary: Anthropogenic mercury emissions have led to adverse health effects on humans. This study utilized the MeHg Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) approach to track the lifecycle of mercury in Hg-emission areas. The results revealed distinct differences in the isotopes of MeHg and IHg in rice, fish, and hair. The CSIA approach proved to be effective in understanding the biogeochemical cycle of mercury and its impact on human exposure, providing valuable information for pollution control policies and protection of human health.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Roger Yazbeck, Gordon S. Howarth, Margaret Kosek, Geoffrey P. Davidson, Ross N. Butler
Summary: Increased consumption of added sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup in the human diet has been linked to rising rates of obesity and metabolic diseases. This study found that breath (CO2)-C-13 levels were significantly elevated in rats, mice, and humans consuming diets rich in sucrose, suggesting it could be a potential noninvasive biomarker for added sugar intake. The findings imply that breath (CO2)-C-13 has the potential for monitoring sugar intake and obesity management strategies in populations longitudinally.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biology
Thomas Larsen, Ricardo Fernandes, Yiming Wang, Patrick Roberts
Summary: Stable isotope analysis is widely used in archaeology and paleoanthropology to reconstruct diets, ecologies, and environments of past human populations. Researchers are now focusing on stable isotope ratios of individual amino acids to gain more detailed insights into trophic levels and resource use. This article provides a guide on using amino acid stable isotope ratios to determine dietary behaviors and ecologies of hominins. It highlights uncertainties in interpretation and methodological developments required for good practice, aiming to make this approach accessible to researchers from various backgrounds.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tessa Plint, Mariel T. I. ten Doeschate, Andrew C. Brownlow, Nicholas J. Davison, Georg Hantke, Andrew C. Kitchener, Fred J. Longstaffe, Rona A. R. McGill, Cornelia Simon-Nutbrown, Clayton R. Magill
Summary: Dolphins are highly mobile marine predators that have expanded their range and abundance in British waters. While warm-water adapted species are increasing, cold-water adapted species are decreasing, potentially due to the impact of ocean warming. Competition for prey and the decline in available habitat are important factors that should be considered in the management of dolphin populations.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Dan Guo, Limeng Zhang, Lingna Zhang, Sufang Han, Kang Yang, Xinye Lin, Chaoyu Wen, Aorigeile Tong, Meiyu Zhang, Yulong Yin, Baichuan Deng
Summary: This study found that supplementation with 0.2% of MSM can improve the hair quality of kittens and has no detrimental effects on growth performance, antioxidant capacity, gut microbiota, and metabolome.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Boshi Wang, Zhangkai Jason Cheng, Qian Xu, Tiangang Zhu, Lin Su, Mingshan Xue, Lin Pei, Li Zhu, Peng Liu
Summary: This study compared the health status of beekeepers and vegetable farmers in Hubei Province, China. Beekeepers have unique dietary habits and nutrient intake, with some indicators higher and some lower than vegetable farmers. Regular consumption of royal jelly is associated with higher cognitive levels in beekeepers.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Anh N. Nguyen, Astrid W. B. van Langeveld, Jeanne H. M. de Vries, M. Arfan Ikram, Cees de Graaf, Monica Mars, Trudy Voortman
Summary: The study evaluated dietary taste patterns in early childhood and found that at age 2, taste patterns were more varied and intense, similar to patterns observed in Dutch adults. Factors such as maternal socioeconomic characteristics and feeding practices were associated with dietary taste patterns in young children.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Pan Deng, Taylor Valentino, Michael D. Flythe, Hunter N. B. Moseley, Jacqueline R. Leachman, Andrew J. Morris, Bernhard Hennig
Summary: By studying metabolites produced by the gut microbiome, differences in the utilization of different dietary fibers for biosynthesis of essential molecules were observed, providing a new method for a deeper understanding of the metabolic function of the gut microbiome.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOME RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Antonio Jesus Sanchez-Oliver, Raul Dominguez, Paola Lopez-Tapia, Francisco Miguel Tobal, Pablo Jodra, Juan Jose Montoya, Eduardo J. Guerra-Hernandez, Juan Jose Ramos-Alvarez
Summary: The study found that the majority of rugby players consume dietary supplements, with the main purpose being to enhance sports performance. Professional players tend to purchase them online and consume them during training and competition, while amateur players tend to consume them before competitions.
Article
Biology
Melissa Pardi, Larisa R. G. DeSantis
Summary: This synthesis explores the isotopic ecology of North American mammalian herbivores since approximately 7 Ma, revealing that hypsodont taxa often have broader diets that include more browse consumption. The study demonstrates that even generalist taxa may have narrow localized dietary breadth, and that 'grazing-adapted' taxa exhibit dietary flexibility across space and time, potentially reducing competition among ancient herbivores.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Nam Yee Kim, Byeong-Yeol Song, Dong-Hwan Kim, Min-ji Jung
Summary: This study aimed to develop methods to determine the identity and trace the origin of propellants used in shotshells. Stable isotope ratio analyses were performed for propellant discrimination, successfully distinguishing propellants from different brands and countries using organic component and stable isotope analysis techniques. The results suggested that the samples contained different ingredients or raw materials from different sources, indicating the effectiveness of combined isotope analysis methods for origin tracing and identity determination.
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2021)
Article
Fisheries
Hung Quang Tran, Mikko Kiljunen, Hien Van Doan, Vlastimil Stejskal
Summary: Stable isotope analysis and Bayesian mixing models were used to study the effects of feed components on the development of European perch tissues. Moderate inclusion of yellow mealworm larvae meal was found to promote tissue growth, while higher levels may decrease its contribution, with soy-derived ingredients also playing a significant role in tissue development.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Istvan Major, Eniko Furu, Tamas Varga, Aniko Horvath, Istvan Futo, Brigitta Gyoekoes, Gabor Somodi, Zsuzsa Lisztes-Szabo, A. J. Timothy Jull, Zsofia Kertesz, Mihaly Molnar
Summary: This study analyzed PM2.5 aerosol samples collected in Debrecen, Hungary from 2011 to 2014, finding that combustion processes dominated in winter with wood fuels prevailing. Additionally, enriched ΔC-13 values in October were likely caused by long-range transport of particles from agricultural combustion of C-4 plants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Medical Laboratory Technology
Yao Yuan, Alison L. Van Dyke, Valentina Petkov, Sarah Hussey, Radim Moravec, Sean F. Altekruse, Mayra Sandoval, Rosemary D. Cress, Lloyd M. Mueller, Alan Mogi, Brenda Y. Hernandez, Freda R. Selk, Charles F. Lynch, Thomas C. Tucker, Mary Anne Lynch, Christina Lefante, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Carol Sweeney, Jennifer A. Doherty, Lynne S. Penberthy
Summary: The study found that most pathology laboratories are willing to share diagnostic tissue for cancer research, but there is significant variability in policies across different laboratories. The research highlights the importance of SEER registries working with local laboratories to understand policies and regulations regarding tissue retention and guardianship.
ARCHIVES OF PATHOLOGY & LABORATORY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Lisa Gallicchio, Joanne W. Elena, Sarah Fagan, Marjorie Carter, Ann S. Hamilton, Theresa A. Hastert, Lisa L. Hunter, Jie Li, Charles F. Lynch, Joel Milam, Morgan M. Millar, Denise Modjeski, Lisa E. Paddock, Amanda R. Reed, Lisa B. Moses, Antoinette M. Stroup, Carol Sweeney, Edward J. Trapido, Michele M. West, Xiao-Cheng Wu, Kathy J. Helzlsouer
CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY BIOMARKERS & PREVENTION
(2020)
Article
Oncology
H. Evin Gulbahce, Sandra White, Kimberly A. Herget, Greg Stoddard, Nicola J. Camp, Saundra S. Buys, Carol Sweeney
Summary: Older women are less likely to undergo RS testing, but they are also less likely to have high-risk RS. Older women with high-risk RS who receive chemotherapy have reduced breast cancer-specific mortality across all races.
JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC ONCOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Tawnya L. Bowles, Carol Sweeney, John Snyder, Jesse Gygi, Brad Bott, Daniel Wray, Timothy J. Yeatman, William T. Sause
Summary: The study in Utah found that the increase in melanoma incidence was mainly caused by early-stage tumors. The incidence rate of melanoma was higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, and rural patients were more commonly diagnosed by local primary care providers.
MELANOMA MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Oncology
Echo L. Warner, Morgan M. Millar, Brian Orleans, Sandra L. Edwards, Marjorie E. Carter, Perla L. Vaca Lopez, Carol Sweeney, Anne C. Kirchhoff
Summary: This study investigated the association between cancer survivor-reported hardships and caregiver employment changes. The results indicated that material hardship, behavioral hardship, and job lock were associated with caregiver employment changes.
JOURNAL OF CANCER SURVIVORSHIP
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Morgan M. Millar, Kimberly A. Herget, Blessing Ofori-Atta, Rachel R. Codden, Sandra L. Edwards, Marjorie E. Carter, Brad Belnap, Anne C. Kirchhoff, Carol Sweeney
Summary: This study surveyed Utah cancer survivors diagnosed between 2012 and 2019 to evaluate their survivorship experiences and analyze disparities among different demographic subgroups. The results showed that most respondents reported their pain was under control, but a significant proportion experienced physical, mental, or emotional limitations. Additionally, age and education level were found to be associated with levels of physical activity and the likelihood of receiving a survivorship care plan.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amir J. Lueth, Amanda A. Allshouse, Nathan M. Blue, William A. Grobman, Lisa D. Levine, Hyagriv N. Simhan, Jin Kyung Kim, Jasmine Johnson, Fernando A. Wilson, Maureen Murtaugh, Robert M. Silver
Summary: This study assessed the association between allostatic load and adverse pregnancy outcomes and found that high allostatic load in the first trimester is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, particularly hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Allostatic load plays a partial mediating role in the association between race and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Solene Derville, Leigh G. Torres, Seth D. Newsome, Christopher J. Somes., Luciano O. Valenzuela., Hannah B. Vander. Zanden, C. Scott Baker, Martine Berube, Geraldine Busquets-Vass, Kris Carlyon, Simon J. Childerhouse, Rochelle Constantine, Glenn Dunshea, Paulo A. C. Flores, Simon D. Goldsworthy, Brittany Graham, Karina Groch, Darren R. Groecke, Robert Harcourt, Mark A. Hindell, Pavel Hulva, Jennifer A. Jackson, Amy S. Kennedy, David Lundquist, Alice I. Mackay, Petra Neveceralova, Larissa Oliveira, Paulo H. Ott, Per J. Palsboll, Nathalie J. Patenaude, Victoria Rowntree, Mariano Sironi, Els Vermeuelen, Mandy Watson, Alexandre N. Zerbini, Emma L. Carroll
Summary: Assessing environmental changes in the Southern Ocean ecosystems is challenging due to remoteness and limited data availability. However, studying the distribution patterns of marine predators, such as southern right whales, can provide valuable insights into anthropogenic effects on ecosystems. Using isotope analysis of skin samples from different populations, this study found that southern right whales have increased their use of mid-latitude foraging grounds in the south Atlantic and southwest Indian oceans over the past three decades, while maintaining stability in their use of these areas since the 18th century.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amir Lueth, Bob Silver, Allshouse Amanda, Maureen Murtaugh, Fernando Wilson
REPRODUCTIVE SCIENCES
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Amir Lueth, Robert M. Silver, Amanda A. Allshouse, Nathan Blue, Fernando Wilson, Maureen Murtaugh
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Anthropology
Anahi Hernandez, Luciano O. Valenzuela
Summary: The study presents isotopic results on camelid bones from two archaeological sites in Argentina, aiming to provide new information on camelid exploitation and management in the region. The findings suggest differences in delta C-13 values between sites due to elevation variations, with no significant variations in delta N-15 values between Antumpa and Condor II. More research with additional samples is needed to validate the low variations in delta C-13 and delta N-15 values among camelid species.
INTERSECCIONES EN ANTROPOLOGIA
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Ophthalmology
Patrice Hicks, Elizabeth Au, Benjamin Haaland, Leah Owen, Michael Feehan, Sandra Sieminski, Julia P. Shulman, William Self, Adam Siedlecki, Andrew Reynolds, John Lillvis, Michael H. Farkas, Maureen Murtaugh, Alan S. Crandall, Margaret M. DeAngelis
INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Letter
Medicine, General & Internal
Adewole S. Adamson, Benjamin L. Mazer, H. Gilbert Welch
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Monique E. Cho, Carol Sweeney, Nora Fino, Tom Greene, Nirupama Ramkumar, Yufeng Huang, Ana C. Ricardo, Tariq Shafi, Rajat Deo, Amanda Anderson, Katherine T. Mills, Alfred K. Cheung
Summary: In patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), plasma concentrations of prorenin and renin showed a decreasing trend, especially in those with severe conditions at baseline. Women and non-Hispanic blacks had lower prorenin and renin values at year 1, while diabetes, lower eGFR, and use of certain medications were associated with higher levels of prorenin and renin.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF NEPHROLOGY
(2021)
Meeting Abstract
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ashok Tuteja, Nicholas Talley, Maureen Murtaugh, Gregory Stoddard, Sylvie Mimche, Gary Andersen
NEUROGASTROENTEROLOGY AND MOTILITY
(2020)