Insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) are key regulators of development, growth, and longevity.In most vertebrate species including humans, there is one IGF-1 gene and one IGF-2 gene.Here we report the identification and functional characterization of 4 distinct IGF genes (termed as igf-1a, -1b, -2a, and -2b) in zebrafish.These genes encode 4 structur
Human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8) is a gamma-herpesvirus and etiological agent of all forms of Kaposi sarcoma (KS).Saliva may play an important role in HHV-8 transmission in specific populations.Little is known about HHV-8 oral shedding pattern and the possible correlation with the HHV-8 serological profile and viremia.A prospective study was conducted o
Early life feeding habits may potentially alter future metabolism and health in adulthood.The period of the first complementary feeding is the time when children here introduce new food different from breast milk and forms a new diet model for their family.This period is important in the transition of the baby from breastfeeding to adult food and i
Summary: Background: Overdose response technology or virtual overdose response services are an evolving complementary harm reduction intervention which may overcome certain accessibility barriers of physical supervised consumption sites (SCS) and overdose prevention sites (OPS).We sought to characterize SCS/OPS accessibility barriers among clients
Adult psychopathic offenders show an increased propensity towards violence, impulsivity, and recidivism.A subsample of youth with elevated psychopathic traits represent a particularly severe subgroup characterized the gel bottle cashmere by extreme behavioral problems and comparable neurocognitive deficits as their adult counterparts, including per