Article
Fisheries
Robert W. Eckelbecker, Nathaniel M. Heili, Christopher S. Guy, David A. Schmetterling
Summary: Body condition indices are important in fish population management, and the relative condition factor (K-n) is commonly used to describe the condition of species in a geographic area. In this study, models were developed to calculate K-n for Montana fish species using weight-length data. Separate models were created for different water types and sexes due to variations in growth and ecosystem types. Relative condition provides valuable information for species in Montana and contributes to the global database on weight-length relationships of fishes.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Maroun Bou Sleiman, Suheeta Roy, Arwen W. Gao, Marie C. Sadler, Giacomo V. G. von Alvensleben, Hao Li, Saunak Sen, David E. Harrison, James F. Nelson, Randy Strong, Richard A. Miller, Zoltan Kutalik, Robert W. Williams, Johan Auwerx
Summary: This study provides insights into the determinants of health, disease, and aging by examining DNA variants that affect life span. The researchers identified sex-specific genetic effects on life span and gene expression, and validated several genes as conserved longevity genes. The findings underscore the importance of early access to nutrients and early growth for longevity.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yanru Liu, Xiaohua Wen, Mian Gao, Jinghuan Zhang, Wenzhi Wei
Summary: The effect of weight change on longitudinal SBP varied among different BMI groups. With increasing baseline BMI, weight loss had a greater positive effect on SBP, while the negative effect of weight gain on SBP was attenuated.
NUTRITION METABOLISM AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
(2022)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Inge Verkouter, Raymond Noordam, Nellie Y. Loh, Ko Willems van Dijk, Peter L. Zock, Dennis O. Mook-Kanamori, Saskia le Cessie, Frits R. Rosendaal, Fredrik Karpe, Costantinos Christodoulides, Renee de Mutsert
Summary: The study showed that adult weight gain is associated with specific metabolomic alterations, including an increase in adipocyte volume and changes in lipoprotein categories. There is a significant positive correlation between weight gain and adipocyte volume.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Jinlei Li, Chunyu Liu, Ting Fang Alvin Ang, Rhoda Au
Summary: This study found that decreasing BMI trends in late life were associated with higher risk of developing dementia. Among them, individuals with an initial increase and subsequent decline in BMI during mid-life had a greater risk of dementia.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Agnieszka Kazmierska, Izabela Boleslawska, Adriana Polanska, Aleksandra Danczak-Pazdrowska, Pawel Jagielski, Slawomira Drzymala-Czyz, Zygmunt Adamski, Juliusz Przyslawski
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of evening primrose oil supplementation on skin hydration, weight, and BMI in patients with acne receiving isotretinoin treatment. The results showed that supplementation with evening primrose oil increased skin hydration during isotretinoin treatment, but there were no differences in transepidermal water loss, skin oiliness, weight loss, and BMI between the two groups.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Hans Demmelmair, Manja Fleddermann, Berthold Koletzko
Summary: This study examined the long-term effects of different infant feeding choices on growth measures until the age of seven. The results showed that the three study groups did not differ in their anthropometric measures, but the IGF-1 serum concentrations at four months were associated with weight, height, and BMI at the age of seven. The findings suggest that diet-induced modulation of IGF-1 in the first months of life may have lasting programming effects on later growth.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Farah J. Alsharif, Yara A. Almuhtadi
Summary: With the global prevalence of obesity increasing dramatically, it has become a serious public health threat associated with comorbid conditions and psychological disorders. While lifestyle interventions and dietary adjustments may help with weight loss, maintaining these changes long-term can be challenging. Spices like turmeric, ginger, and pepper have shown promise in obesity management, with curcumin in particular gaining interest for its health benefits. Studies have shown potential favorable effects of curcumin supplementation on anthropometric indices, warranting further investigation for overweight or obese adults.
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Veterinary Sciences
B. J. Murphy, M. A. Stevenson, C. S. Mansfield
Summary: Obesity is a common nutritional problem in companion animals, and Australian British shorthair cats are more likely to be overweight compared to other cat breeds. The study found that almost half of the British shorthair cats attending veterinary clinics in Australia were classified as overweight. Additionally, cats under 12 months of age that weighed over 3.3 kg had a shorter lifespan compared to cats weighing less than 3.3 kg.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Quentin Devalloir, Clementine Fritsch, Yara Alchammas, Francis Raoul, Vincent Driget, Caroline Amiot, Shinji Ozaki, Nico van den Brink, Renaud Scheifler
Summary: Cadmium and lead exposure enhances immune cell damage and reduces immunity, while selenium plays a crucial role in immune response. This study found that animals exposed to highly polluted environments showed higher inflammatory response to immune challenge, whereas animals with low exposure had faster recovery when fed a standard diet. Additionally, selenium played a functional role in the inflammatory response.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Chandana Deekshith, Markandeya Jois, Jessica Radcliffe, Jency Thomas
Summary: This article systematically reviewed literature on the effects of culinary herbs and spices on obesity in adults, finding eight herbs/spices to be beneficial in regards to obesity, with significant improvements in BMI, weight, and waist circumference.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Gui Chen, Jinbo He, Bin Zhang, Xitao Fan
Summary: This study examined the roles of weight-related teasing in the relationship between body weight (BMI) and body dissatisfaction among adolescents. The findings showed that weight-related teasing partially mediated the relationship between BMI and body dissatisfaction in girls, fully mediated it in boys. Weight-related teasing had a moderating effect on the relationship between BMI and body dissatisfaction in girls, but not in boys. Adolescents with higher BMIs tend to have higher levels of body dissatisfaction, and weight-related teasing may play a significant role in this association.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Joo-Hyun Park, Yeonjoo Choi, Hyunjin Kim, Myung Ji Nam, Chung-woo Lee, Ji Won Yoo, Jin-Hyung Jung, Yong-Gyu Park, Kyungdo Han, Do-Hoon Kim
Summary: Body weight variability, especially weight loss, is associated with a higher incidence of PD. This finding emphasizes the importance of preventative measures and surveillance for PD in individuals with fluctuating body weight.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2021)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Henna-Riikka Rossi, Rozenn Nedelec, Marjo-Riitta Jarvelin, Sylvain Sebert, Outi Uimari, Terhi T. Piltonen
Summary: The study found an association between endometriosis and body size and adiposity, specifically in women with peritoneal endometriosis. The associations are evident in adulthood but not in childhood or adolescence.
ACTA OBSTETRICIA ET GYNECOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Michele Barone, Andrea Iannone, Fernanda Cristofori, Vanessa Nadia Dargenio, Flavia Indrio, Elvira Verduci, Alfredo Di Leo, Ruggiero Francavilla
Summary: Most celiac patients have a normal BMI at presentation, and a gluten-free diet does not increase the risk of overweight or obesity, especially in children.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Maria Lopez-Pedrouso, Jose M. Lorenzo, Zulema Varela, J. Angel Fernandez, Daniel Franco
Summary: Aquaculture production is an important source of protein in our diet, but marine pollution poses serious challenges to the food safety of molluscs. The discovery of protein biomarkers through proteomic technologies can help monitor pollutants and improve protocols for seafood safety in the face of growing marine pollution.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Teresa Boquete, Zulema Varela, Jose Angel Fernandez, Juan Antonio Calleja, Cristina Branquinho, Antonina Chila, Nils Cronberg, Ricardo Cruz de Carvalho, Cristiana Aleixo, Belen Estebanez-Perez, Veronica Fernandez-Gonzalez, Andres Baselga, Carola Gomez-Rodriguez, Juana Maria Gonzalez-Mancebo, Sebastien Leblond, Javier Martinez-Abaigar, Nagore G. Medina, Encarnacion Nunez-Olivera, Jairo Patino, Ruben Retuerto, Anton Vazquez-Arias, Alain Vanderpoorten, Harald G. Zechmeister, Jesus Ramon Aboal
Summary: Unisexual bryophytes, such as the cosmopolitan moss Pseudoscleropodium purum, provide a useful model system to study the regulation of sexual vs. asexual reproduction in plants. In this study, the researchers investigated the sex expression, sex ratio, and shoot traits of 242 populations of P. purum across its distribution range. They found high variation in sex expression and predominantly female-biased populations. The variation in reproductive traits was partly explained by environmental variation and the species' biogeographical history. The researchers hypothesize that sexual dimorphism and vegetative growth contribute to sex ratio bias and limit the chances of sexual reproduction in long-term persistent populations.
JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
V Carrieri, Z. Varela, J. R. Aboal, F. De Nicola, J. A. Fernandez
Summary: This study evaluated the suitability of Fontinalis antipyretica as a biomonitor for meso- and micro-plastics in rivers. The results showed that the moss had a higher retention capacity for microplastics in laboratory conditions, and it effectively retained plastic debris in the field regardless of the wastewater treatment plants. The study highlighted the importance of using uniform materials and mesh bags for plastic retention.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carme Pacin, Javier Martinez-Abaigar, Encarnacion Nunez-Olivera, Jesus R. Aboal, Flavia De Nicola, J. Angel Fernandez
Summary: Testing the innovative and cost-effective Mosspheres as passive air samplers for monitoring and mapping polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) proved their high sensitivity and suitability. The study detected low concentrations of PAHs, with only a few enriched points exceeding legal thresholds near industrial areas and busy roads. However, Mosspheres were able to detect spatial structure for several PAHs and construct high-resolution pollution maps, supporting their widespread application and potential inclusion in European Directives on air quality control.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Environmental Sciences
Anton Vazquez-Arias, Carme Pacin, Angela Ares, J. Angel Fernandez, Jesus R. Aboal
Summary: This study aims to compile and critically review the available information on the subcellular distribution of metals in seaweeds. The existing studies provide contrasting and sometimes contradictory results, indicating the need for further research on the distribution of metals in algal cells.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Z. Varela, M. T. Boquete, J. A. Fernandez, J. Martinez-Abaigar, E. Nunez-Olivera, J. R. Aboal
Summary: Terrestrial mosses have been used for over 50 years in air pollution monitoring, but their value as biomonitors is based on partially erroneous assumptions regarding their morphological structure and physicochemical characteristics. This study provides evidence that challenges these assumptions and highlights the traits that make mosses good biomonitors of air pollution. The findings suggest that mosses have a complex morphological structure and can retain particles containing pollutants, which affects their uptake processes.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
R. Garcia-Seoane, J. Antelo, S. Fiol, J. A. Fernandez, J. R. Aboal
Summary: This study examined the differences in trace metal accumulation in two terrestrial and one aquatic moss species, and investigated whether these differences were influenced by their physico-chemical characteristics. Laboratory results showed higher metal uptake capacity in terrestrial mosses due to a greater abundance of acidic functional groups on their surfaces. However, the findings also suggest an interaction between the type of environment and moss characteristics that may influence the metal uptake trend.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
J. R. Aboal, C. Pacin, R. Garcia-Seoane, Z. Varela, A. G. Gonzalez, J. A. Fernandez
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in heavy metal concentrations in brown algae over the last 90 years and found significant decreases in Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Hg, Mn, Pb, and Zn concentrations. The decreases started between 1970 and 1990 and were strongly correlated with pH, SST, and heat content. This reduction in metal concentrations is important because brown algae play a vital role in marine food webs and can distribute pollutants.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
M. Teresa Boquete, Jesus R. Aboal, Ruben Villares, Uxia Dorado-Garcia, J. Angel Fernandez
Summary: Mercury contamination poses a global environmental problem due to its high toxicity and persistence, resulting in biomagnification and threatening wildlife and ecosystems. A study conducted along the North Atlantic coast of Spain over 30 years revealed a significant decrease in mercury concentrations in two coastal animal species. However, biomagnification still occurred, and nitrogen pollution affected stable nitrogen isotope ratios, limiting their use as indicators for biomagnification.
Article
Biology
Zulema Varela, Javier Martinez-Abaigar, Rafael Tomas-Las-Heras, Jose Angel Fernandez, Maria-Angeles Del-Castillo-Alonso, Encarnacion Nunez-Olivera
Summary: Air pollution in urban areas is a major environmental risk. This study aimed to test the suitability of Ligustrum lucidum physiological variables as proxies for heavy metal and platinum group element pollution. The results showed that the physiological variables of Ligustrum lucidum trees had only a slight response to heavy metals and platinum group elements.
