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Adaptations to water stress and pastoralism in the Turkana of northwest Kenya

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Science, Volume 389, Issue 6766, Page 1246-1251, September 2025.
A. J. Lea, I. V. Caldas, K. M. Garske, E. R. Gerlinger, J. P. Arroyo, J. Echwa, M. Gurven, C. Handley, J. C. Kahumbu, J. Kamau, P. Kinyua, F. Lotukoi, A. Lopurudoi, S. Lowasa, S. N. Njeru, R. Mallarino, D. J. Martins, P. W. Messer, C. Miano, B. Muhoya, J…

Fall Books 2025

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Science, Volume 389, Issue 6766, Page 1180-1186, September 2025.
Margaret Linak, Adam Shapiro, Meryleen Mena, Carolyn Wong Simpkins, Amit Chandra, Lisa Poggiali, Bradley G. Lusk, Josh Trapani and Rosemarie Szostak

The how and why of sleep: Motor theory and catecholamine hypothesis

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Sleep entails profound changes in the brain and body, marked by altered states of consciousness and reduced somatic and autonomic motor activity. Regarding "how" sleep is regulated, whole-brain screening revealed large sleep-control networks spanning the forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. We unify diverse experimental evidence under a "motor theory," in which the sleep-control mechanism is integral to somatic and autonomic motor circuits. Regarding the "why" question, sleep deprivation impairs...
Chenyan Ma

A health promotion behavior intervention for migrant older adults: a randomized controlled trial

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CONCLUSIONS: The BCW-based health promotion intervention effectively enhanced the well-being of migrant older adults by addressing their unique needs. The findings highlight the potential of tailored, multidimensional interventions to support this vulnerable population. Future research should explore long-term effects and cost effectiveness for broader implementation.
Na Zhou