Loss of gut integrity is linked to various human diseases including inflammatory bowel disease.However, the mechanisms that lead to loss of barrier function remain poorly understood.Using D.melanogaster, we demonstrate that dietary restriction (DR) slows the age-related Shoe/Boot Covers decline in intestinal integrity by enhancing enterocyte cellul
Impact of dietary interventions on pre-diabetic oral and gut microbiome, metabolites and cytokines
Abstract Diabetes and associated comorbidities are a global health threat on the rise.We conducted a six-month dietary intervention in pre-diabetic individuals (NCT03222791), Apparel to mitigate the hyperglycemia and enhance metabolic health.The current work explores early diabetes markers in the 200 individuals who completed the trial.We find 166
Data Gathering and Energy Transfer Dilemma in UAV-Assisted Flying Access Network for IoT
Recently, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have emerged as an alternative solution to assist wireless networks, thanks to numerous advantages they offer in comparison to terrestrial fixed base stations.For instance, a UAV can be used to embed a flying base station providing an on-demand nomadic access to network services.A UAV can also be Shoe/Boot
Distance and Transportation Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Rural Community
Rural residents in underserved areas face many barriers to health services, including colonoscopies for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, but rural healthcare providers may assist patients navigating these challenges due to familiarity with local contexts.In Kitchen Knives 2017 to 2018, we interviewed clinical practitioners and staff (n?=?40) at 1