Publications by authors named "J Rapp"

Obesity may be more prevalent among populations who are of low socioeconomic status, have limited access to nutrient-dense foods, or both. One such population is justice-involved youth. This series of translational experiments builds on previous research on food reinforcement and behavioral demand by (a) assaying demand for snack foods among justice-involved adolescents and (b) evaluating the effect of a nutrition intervention on justice-involved adolescents' demand for healthier alternatives.

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Transitioning into and out of dormancy is a crucial survival strategy for many organisms. In unicellular cyanobacteria, surviving nitrogen-starved conditions involves tuning down their metabolism and reactivating it once nitrogen becomes available. Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PDH), the enzyme that catalyzes the first step of the oxidative pentose phosphate (OPP) pathway, plays a key role in this process.

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Climate-change induced weather extremes like floods are increasing in frequency and intensity, with potential consequences for disease vector ecology. We report on a flooding event during the winter of 2023/2024 in Hanover city, Germany. Our observations demonstrate that I.

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Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) encompasses a diverse group of genetic, infectious, and inflammatory conditions affecting infants and children. The recognition and understanding of these entities have highlighted the necessity for more accurate classification. This group of rare heterogeneous diseases comprises more than 200 different conditions and has a combined estimated prevalence of less than one patient per 100 000 children.

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Walking is a common and preferred form of exercise. Although there are current recommendations for walking volume (e.g.

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