Food Choices of Contemporary Cuisine and Traditional Foods: Effects on Family Ties.

Technological advancement has evolved dynamics in the pace of day-to-day life. Economic and social development has introduced new meanings at individual and societal levels. Modernity and development have transformed the social fabric and relationships.

From resistance to remedy: the role of clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats system in combating antimicrobial resistance-a review.

The growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant and increasing risk to public health worldwide, necessitating innovative strategies to restore the efficacy of antibiotics. The precise genome-editing abilities of the CRISPR-Cas system have made it a potent instrument for directly targeting and eliminating antibiotic resistance genes. This review explored the mechanisms and applications of CRISPR-Cas systems in combating AMR.

Culinary Comfort: Understanding the Connection between Food and Well-Being.

This study investigated the complex interaction between individuals' culinary tastes, at-home dining habits, and their broader impact on general well-being and relationships dynamics. An all-encompassing tool for assessing the impact of dietary choices on emotions related to coziness, social interaction, and general wellness, the multidimensional Culinary Comfort and Connection Index (CCCI) focuses on traditional home-cooked meals, in particular. We used an online-based survey to validate the CCCI.

Acceptability and feasibility of screening pregnant women for sexually transmitted infections in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

To understand the acceptability and feasibility of sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing during antenatal care, along with the prevalence of STIs, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. We enrolled pregnant women seeking antenatal care and performed STI testing using Cepheid GeneXpert® CT/NG and TV kits and Alere Determine™ HIV and syphilis tests. We used interviewer-administered surveys to collect medical, social, and sexual histories.