Publications by authors named "L Chini"
Restricting the intake of protein or the branched-chain amino acid isoleucine promotes healthspan and extends lifespan in young or adult mice. However, their effects when initiated in aged animals are unknown. Here we investigate the consequences of consuming a diet with 67% reduction of all amino acids (low AA) or of isoleucine alone (low Ile), in male and female C57BL/6J.
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- Seasonal allergic rhinoconjunctivitis (SAR) is a common problem for many people, especially in Western countries, and researchers studied its connection to different types of pollen and non-pollen allergens.
- The study looked at the IgE antibodies in patients' blood to see how these antibodies reacted to both grass pollen and a specific dust mite allergen.
- The results showed that having more IgE responses to dust mite proteins was linked to having higher overall IgE levels for pollens, but lower levels for the dust mite allergen itself.
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- The objective of the study was to evaluate how ChatGPT is being used in health-related academic writing through a comprehensive scoping review of existing literature.* -
- The findings indicated that while ChatGPT can enhance clarity, productivity, and innovation in writing, there are significant risks regarding originality and ethical concerns.* -
- The conclusion emphasizes the need for proper regulations and guidelines to ensure that ChatGPT's integration into academic writing remains responsible and beneficial for the scientific community.*
Based on an extensive model intercomparison, we assessed trends in biodiversity and ecosystem services from historical reconstructions and future scenarios of land-use and climate change. During the 20th century, biodiversity declined globally by 2 to 11%, as estimated by a range of indicators. Provisioning ecosystem services increased several fold, and regulating services decreased moderately.
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- The study investigates how human activities, particularly forestry and land-use changes, have transformed temperate and boreal forests, affecting their age structure and ecological dynamics.
- It utilizes an empirical model based on 77 protected forest landscapes to estimate how these forests would function without human interference, highlighting a significant reduction in natural disturbance intervals.
- Results indicate that human actions have led to younger forests and decreased carbon turnover rates, which disrupt the natural balance of these ecosystems.