Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
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Convex Loom Weights in the Akarçay Basin and its Surroundings
The Akarçay basin and its surrounding mountainous areas have long been vital for livestock activities and wool and textile production, both in the Bronze Ages and today.
Özdemir Koçak, Kamal Bayramov
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Book review: what Ed can learn from Labour’s history on the world stage, from student revolts of the 1960s, to courting the media in the 1990s [PDF]
The legacy of Blair and the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan continue to loom large for the Labour Party, whether in opposition or in government, giving rise to fierce debates over Labour’s attitude towards the wider world.
Vickers, Rhiannon
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A comprehensive genomic and proteomic analysis of cervical cancer revealed STK11 and STX3 as a potential biomarkers of chemoradiation resistance. Our study demonstrated EGFR as a therapeutic target, paving the way for precision strategies to overcome treatment failure and the DNA repair pathway as a critical mechanism of resistance.
Janani Sambath +13 more
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Letter to Fruit of the Loom [PDF]
Letter from unionized workers at the Jerzees de Honduras factory discussing the illegal closure of the factory. A copy was sent to WRC to prevent the company from falsely claiming that it was engaged in a constructive dialogue with the ...
The Leadership Committee of SITRAJERZEESH +1 more
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Work restructuring and changing craft identity: the Tale of the Disaffected Weavers (or what happens when the rug is pulled from under your feet) [PDF]
This article explores the changes in worker identity that can occur during manufacturing restructuring – specifically those linked to the declining status of craft work – through an in-depth case study of Weaveco, a UK carpet manufacturer. An analysis of
Alvesson, M. +22 more
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Aggressive prostate cancer is associated with pericyte dysfunction
Tumor‐produced TGF‐β drives pericyte dysfunction in prostate cancer. This dysfunction is characterized by downregulation of some canonical pericyte markers (i.e., DES, CSPG4, and ACTA2) while maintaining the expression of others (i.e., PDGFRB, NOTCH3, and RGS5).
Anabel Martinez‐Romero +11 more
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Studi Tentang Kain Songket di Studio Songket Sumatera Loom Kecamatan Ampek Angkek Kabupaten Agam (Studi Kasus) [PDF]
Studio Songket Sumatra Loom able to revitalize songket songket-old, and capable of producing quality songket, also has its own characteristic songket, both in terms of yarn, color, pattern and shape of the resulting product.
Astuti, F. J. (Fitri) +2 more
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A mouse model for vascular normalization and a human breast cancer cohort were studied to understand the relationship between vascular leakage and tumor immune suppression. For this, endothelial and immune cell RNAseq, staining for vascular function, and immune cell profiling were employed.
Liqun He +8 more
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Women’s work: The dedication of loom weights in the sanctuaries of southern Italy
Loom weights are a common find in the sanctuaries of the ancient world. These small, portable, and inexpensive objects, however, are often marginalised in scholarship as merely remnants of weaving that took place at the site, or as low status dedications.
Alexandra Sofroniew
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