Cross-Cultural Comparison (13 Countries) of Consumers' Willingness to Eat Specific Insect Powders in Five Food Types.

By 2050, the world's population will rise to 9 billion, which implies that it is necessary to double protein production. We should consider more sustainable, alternative forms of protein. A solution to this is the use of insects, which offer high levels of protein and require less water than poultry, pork, and beef production.

Estrogen influences class-switched memory B cell frequency only in humans with two X chromosomes.

Sex differences in immunity are well-documented, though mechanisms underpinning these differences remain ill-defined. Here, in a human-only ex vivo study, we demonstrate that postpubertal cisgender females have higher levels of CD19+CD27+IgD- class-switched memory B cells compared with age-matched cisgender males. This increase is only observed after puberty and before menopause, suggesting a strong influence for sex hormones.

Cross-Cultural Comparison of the Espresso Protocol Repeatability.

The Espresso Protocol (TEP) was used to assess the quality of coffee beans through espresso extraction incorporating a sensory approach. TEP includes overall quality evaluation and attribute evaluation using check-all-that-apply (CATA). This study aims to evaluate the repeatability of TEP when used by experts and to compare cross-cultural assessments to determine its applicability across different countries with diverse coffee cultures.

Do household ties matter for diabetes awareness and self-care behaviors? Insights from the Hispanic community health study/study of latinos.

Objective: Examine the association of household ties with diabetes awareness and self-care behaviors among Hispanic/Latinos.

Research Design And Methods: Data from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos were used (Visit 2; 2014-2017; n = 11,071). Household ties (none, extended, and close), sex, and loneliness were used in a cluster analysis to derive the household clusters.

Hypophosphatemia as a Predictor of Pancreatic Necrosis in Acute Alcohol Induced Pancreatitis.

Objective: Pancreatic necrosis is a catastrophic complication of acute pancreatitis and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. While there is no objective means to predict pancreatic necrosis, recent studies have identified serum phosphate levels as a contributor in the disease process with worse outcomes noted in patients with low serum phosphates. We aimed to determine if there was a relationship between low serum phosphate levels and the risk of developing pancreatic necrosis in patients with acute alcoholic pancreatitis (AAP).