Food Insecurity Modifies the Association Between the Gut Microbiome and the Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Adults.

Background: Recent studies have shown associations between relative abundances of specific gut microbes and cognitive function; however, few studies have explored the potential interplay between the gut microbiome and food insecurity in association with the risk of cognitive impairment (RCI). This study investigated the role of food insecurity as an effect modifier between the gut microbiome, including groups of gut microbes (microbial cliques), and RCI.

Methods: Data came from the Survey of the Health of Wisconsin and its ancillary Wisconsin Microbiome Study.

The role of the tricellular junction protein ILDR2 in glomerulopathies: Expression patterns and functional insights.

The tricellular tight junctions are crucial for the regulation of paracellular flux at tricellular junctions, where tricellulin (MARVELD2) and angulins (ILDR1, ILDR2, or LSR) are localized. The role of ILDR2 in podocytes, specialized epithelial cells in the kidney, is still unknown. We investigated the role of ILDR2 in glomeruli and its influence on blood filtration.

Bilberry Expansion in the Changing Subalpine Belt.

Bilberry ( L.) expansion in subalpine and alpine ecosystems is increasing due to climate change and reduced land management. This review examines bilberry traits, environmental responses, and ecosystem impacts.

Utility of Ultrasound-Guided Attenuation Parameter (UGAP) in Renal Angiomyolipoma (AML): First Results.

Angiomyolipoma (AML) are the most common benign solid renal mass. Differentiation from malignant tumours is essential. Imaging features in ultrasound may overlap between malignant lesions, especially between renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and AML.