Massively parallel sequencing (MPS) overcomes many PCR-CE limitations to analyze STRs and allow simultaneous inclusion of SNPs in forensic cases. By MPS, the ForenSeq™ DNA Signature Prep kit analyzes 27 aSTRs, 7 X-STRs, 24Y-STRs, and 94 identity-informative SNPs (iiSNPs) with the DNA Primer Set-A (DPS-A). Optionally, the DNA Primer Set-B (DPS-B) adds to the analysis 56 ancestry-informative SNPs (aiSNPs) and 24 phenotype-informative SNPs (piSNPs), but diminishes from 96 to 32 the number of samples per sequencing run.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe human microbiome, a complex ecosystem of bacteria, viruses, and protozoans living in symbiosis with the host, plays a crucial role in human health, influencing everything from metabolism to immune function. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in this ecosystem, has been linked to various health issues, including diabetes and gestational diabetes (GD). In diabetes, dysbiosis affects the function of adipose tissue, leading to the release of adipokines and cytokines, which increase inflammation and insulin resistance.
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June 2024
The main objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between Geriatric Syndromes (GSs) and in-hospital mortality in adults aged 65 and older admitted to the Emergency Department (ED). The study included 202 Older Adults (OAs) who met the inclusion criteria. We conducted a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and collected clinical and demographic data.
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