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A non-canonical aryl hydrocarbon receptor pathway authorizes and safeguards clinical-scale expansion of functional human endothelial cells
Tissue-specific endothelial cells (ECs) regulate metabolism, inflammation, coagulation, organ development and regeneration. However, therapeutic application of EC transplantation requires scalable expansion of engraftable ECs that sustain their angiogenic and angiocrine functions. Here we identify a non-canonical aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) pathway switched on by canonical AHR inhibitors that reactivates quiescent EC proliferation. Incubation of tissue-specific human ECs with AHR inhibitors,...
Social isolation and cognitive decline in older adults: a longitudinal study across 24 countries
CONCLUSIONS: Our findings underscore the need for cross-national interventions that strengthen social support, increase opportunities for social participation, improve welfare provisions, and foster social integration to mitigate the cognitive health risks posed by social isolation, thereby promoting healthy aging globally.
A 12-week application-based group conversation intervention on cognitive health and psychosocial well-being among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized controlled trial
CONCLUSIONS: This trial showed no significant improvements in cognitive and psychological outcomes after the PICMOA intervention. However, the findings raise important considerations regarding participants' familiarity with digital devices and intervention setting. Further research is needed to accumulate evidence on the duration and intensity of intervention and individual support for improving digital literacy.
NAD(+) precursor supplementation in human ageing: clinical evidence and challenges
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD^(+)) is an essential molecule involved in cellular metabolism, and its decline has been implicated in ageing and age-related disorders. However, evidence for an age-related decline in NAD^(+) levels in humans has been consistently observed only in a limited number of studies. Similarly, although preclinical studies support the idea that supplementation with NAD^(+) precursors is a promising therapeutic strategy to promote healthy ageing, human clinical...
Association of dietary diversity with disability in activities of daily living among older Chinese people: a longitudinal study
CONCLUSION: Our findings suggest that a higher DDS was associated with a lower risk of disability in ADL among older Chinese adults. Greater efforts to promote a diverse diet should be targeted towards older adult for preventing disability in ADL.
Ancient chewing gum could reveal how early men and women split up their chores
Birch bark tar, used as chewing gum and glue, provides rare window into life 6000 years ago
Chicago’s beloved ‘rat hole’ was actually made by a squirrel
Scientists reopen the case of “splatatouille”