Publications by authors named "D Sidhu"
We report evidence of sound symbolism for the abstract concept of time across seven experiments (total N = 825). Participants associated the future and past with distinct phonemes (Experiment 1). In particular, using nearly 8000 pseudowords, we found associations between the future and high front vowels and voiced fricatives/affricatives, and between the past and /θ/ and voiced stops (Experiment 2).
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- The study evaluates how different types and frequencies of exercise impact the psychological health of adults with cancer, focusing on outcomes like depression, anxiety, and mood.
- After analyzing 81 relevant studies, the meta-analysis found that exercise can lead to small to moderate improvements in psychological health, with an overall effect size of 0.32.
- It suggests that exercise regimens should be tailored to individual psychological needs and physical capabilities to maximize mental health benefits for cancer patients.
Introduction: The differential effects of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic formulations on human health are dictated by the inter-individual gut microbial profile. The effects of probiotics such as Nissle 1917 (ECN) on gut microbiota may vary according to the microbiome profiles of individuals and may be influenced by the presence of certain carbohydrates, which can impact microbial community structure and treatment results.
Method: Processed fecal samples from donors having contrasting lifestyles, dietary patterns, and disease histories were mixed with 5 × 10 CFU/mL ECN with or without 1% (w/v) sugars (glucose, galactose, or rice starch) in a host-free system.
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- Researchers discovered two endophytic fungi from tea leaves that can produce catechins and epigallocatechin-gallate (EGCG), compounds known for their health benefits.
- The isolates CSPL6 and CSPL5b were characterized through molecular methods and shown to significantly scavenge free radicals and stimulate the growth of probiotics.
- This study suggests that these fungal endophytes could serve as alternative sources for catechins and may have potential therapeutic applications.