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Gender in old care: comparing sons' and daughters' role in parental functional and psychological well-being
China’s rapidly aging population and evolving socio-economic landscape, particularly shifting gender roles, are reshaping traditional caregiving dynamics. However, limited research has examined the associations between caregiver gender and the functional and psychological health of older parents, particularly in the context of gender matching between caregivers and care recipients. This study addresses this gap by utilizing four waves of CLHLS data, employing a Logit model for estimation, and...
Neuroanatomical-based machine learning prediction of Alzheimer's Disease across sex and age
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. In 2024 it affected approximately 1 in 9 people aged 65 and older in the U.S., 6.9 million individuals. Early detection and accurate AD diagnosis are crucial for improving patient outcomes. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has emerged as a valuable tool for examining brain structure and identifying potential AD biomarkers. This study performs predictive analyses by employing...
A review of deep learning techniques in Alzheimer's disease with emphasis on data tools and transfer learning
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a significant neurological condition that is marked by the gradual decline of memory and cognitive function, with a higher incidence observed in older individuals. The mental deterioration associated with this condition is irreversible, resulting in substantial consequences for both affected individuals and society as a whole. Despite relentless research efforts, a definitive cure for AD remains elusive. However, interventions targeting the early stages of the disease...
Integrating polygenic signals and single-cell multiomics identifies cell-type-specific regulomes critical for immune- and aging-related diseases
Single-cell multiomics provides critical insights into how disease-associated variants identified through genome-wide association studies (GWASs) influence transcription factor eRegulons within a specific cellular context; however, the regulatory roles of genetic variants in aging and disease remain unclear. Here, we present scMORE, a method that integrates single-cell transcriptomes and chromatin accessibility with GWAS summary statistics to identify cell-type-specific eRegulons associated with...
TRIM37-PARP1-TET1 axis maintains stemness and prevents osteoporosis by inhibiting DNMT1 alternative splicing via 5hmC regulation
The significance of DNA hydroxymethylation in replicative senescence of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and aging-related osteoporosis remains unknown. Here, we reveal 5hmC levels positively regulate MSC self-renewal and osteoblast differentiation. Mechanistically, PARP1 recruits TET1 to hydrolyze methylated nucleotides on DNMT1 exons, aiding CTCF in preventing DNMT1 alternative splicing in early MSCs. Additionally, ATM phosphorylates TRIM37 at Th203, promoting its nuclear entry and the...