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Aging by autodigestion

by Frank A. DeLano, Geert W. Schmid-Schönbein

The mechanism that triggers the progressive dysregulation of cell functions, inflammation, and breakdown of tissues during aging is currently unknown. We propose here a previously unknown mechanism due to tissue autodigestion by the digestive enzymes. After synthesis in the pancreas, these powerful enzymes are activated and transported inside the lumen of the small intestine to which they are compartmentalized by the mucin/epithelial barrier.... Читать дальше...

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Study protocol for the development of a real-time interface showing the availability of breast and cervical cancer services in Ghana

by Edward Kofi Sutherland, Justin Dean Smith, Millicent Ofori-Boateng, Sandra Boatemaa Kushitor, Hammond Nii Sarkwah, Bernard Agyei Kwanin, Katherine Ann Sward, Ramkiran Gouripeddi, Stephen Oluaku Manortey, Matthew Dean Price, Anne Rositch, Wil Ngwa, Stephen Craig Alder, Corrine Joshu, Raymond Richard Price

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Assessment of autostereoscopic perception using artificial intelligence-enhanced face tracking technology

by Bo Yu, Lu Liu, Ning Yang, Lingzhi Zhao, Huang Wu

Purpose

Stereopsis, the ability of humans to perceive depth through distinct visual stimuli in each eye, is foundational to autostereoscopic technology in computing. However, ensuring stable head position during assessments has been challenging. This study evaluated the utility of artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced face tracking technology in overcoming this challenge by ensuring that each eye consistently receives its intended image. Читать дальше...

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A cross-sectional study of the relationship between daily social contact features and the prevalence of common mental disorders in Taiwan, 2000–2015

by Meng-Han Tsai, Yun-Hsuan Wu, Sih-Jie Lai, Yun-Chieh Yang

The aim of this study was to examine the influence of daily contact features on the prevalence of common mental disorders (CMDs) in Taiwan from 2000 to 2015. Data from the Taiwan Social Change Survey for 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015 were used to examine the relationship between the number and level of familiarity with daily social contacts with the probable CMDs (determined by score of ≥ 3 on a 12-item Chinese Health Questionnaire). Читать дальше...

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Investigation of stress in dogs during an MRI examination in response to hearing protection

by Maike Schroers, Y. Zablotski, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg

The aim of the present study was to investigate whether the wearing of hearing protection has a positive influence on stress levels during an MRI examination in dogs under anaesthesia. To this end, the stress hormones cortisol and arginine vasopressin (AVP) were measured in the saliva of patients wearing hearing protection during an MRI scan, as well as in the control group without hearing protection, before and after the scan. Pulse... Читать дальше...

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Building non-motorized accessible communities for heterogeneous demand: A facility location and network design problem

by Stefano Starita, Pinnaree Tea-Makorn, Pavitra Jindahra

Improving non-motorized accessibility is essential to enable access to vital services such as education and healthcare. Road networks are often inadequately designed for non-motorized accessibility, and service facilities are not always strategically located to reach the majority of users. Furthermore, design decisions are rarely made with consideration for the diverse needs and walking abilities of a heterogeneous population. Enhancing... Читать дальше...

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DeepPL: A deep-learning-based tool for the prediction of bacteriophage lifecycle

by Yujie Zhang, Mark Mao, Robert Zhang, Yen-Te Liao, Vivian C. H. Wu

Bacteriophages (phages) are viruses that infect bacteria and can be classified into two different lifecycles. Virulent phages (or lytic phages) have a lytic cycle that can lyse the bacteria host after their infection. Temperate phages (or lysogenic phages) can integrate their phage genomes into bacterial chromosomes and replicate with bacterial hosts via the lysogenic cycle. Identifying phage lifecycles is a crucial step in developing suitable applications for phages. Читать дальше...