Effect of Meditation on Brain Activity during an Attention Task: A Comparison Study of ASL and BOLD Task fMRI.

Focused attention meditation (FAM) training has been shown to improve attention, but the neural basis of FAM on attention has not been thoroughly understood. Here, we aim to investigate the neural effect of a 2-month FAM training on novice meditators in a visual oddball task (a frequently adopted task to evaluate attention), evaluated with both ASL and BOLD fMRI. Using ASL, activation was increased in the middle cingulate (part of the salience network, SN) and temporoparietal (part of the frontoparietal network, FPN) regions; the FAM practice time was negatively associated with the longitudinal changes in activation in the medial prefrontal (part of the default mode network, DMN) and middle frontal (part of the FPN) regions.

Complete mitochondrial genome of Stethoconus japonicus (Hemiptera: Miridae): Insights into the evolutionary traits within the family Miridae.

The mitochondrial (mt) genome sequence of insects possesses numerous evolutionary traits. To better understand the evolution of mt genomes within the family Miridae, the complete mt genome of the predatory Japanese plant bug Stethoconus japonicus Schumacher was sequenced before undertaking a comparative analysis of all reported plant bug mt genomes. The mt genome of S.

Global Functional Connectivity at Rest Is Associated with Attention: An Arterial Spin Labeling Study.

Neural markers of attention, including those frequently linked to the event-related potential P3 (P300) or P3b component, vary widely within and across participants. Understanding the neural mechanisms of attention that contribute to the P3 is crucial for better understanding attention-related brain disorders. All ten participants were scanned twice with a resting-state PCASL perfusion MRI and an ERP with a visual oddball task to measure brain resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) and P3 parameters (P3 amplitudes and P3 latencies).

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the tea slug moth, (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae).

Moths of the family Limacodidae are major pests that damage tea trees, fruit trees, and forests. The complete mitochondrial genome of (Lepidoptera: Limacodidae) was sequenced. The genome was found to be 15,645 bp in size (GenBank accession no.

Epimedin C Alleviates Glucocorticoid-Induced Suppression of Osteogenic Differentiation by Modulating PI3K/AKT/RUNX2 Signaling Pathway.

Secondary osteoporosis is triggered mostly by glucocorticoid (GC) therapy. Dexamethasone (DEX) was reported to inhibit osteogenic differentiation in zebrafish larvae and MC3T3-E1 cells in prior research. In this research, we primarily examined the protective impacts of epimedin C on the osteogenic inhibition impact of MC3T3-E1 cells and zebrafish larvae mediated by DEX.

Effects of Anti-Diabetic Drugs on Fracture Risk: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: Available data on the effects of anti-diabetic drugs on fracture risk are contradictory. Therefore, our study aimed to analyze all available data on the effects of anti-diabetic drugs on fracture risk in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.

Methods: Embase, Medline, ClinicalTrials.

Clinical Efficacy and Safety of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Degenerative Disc Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD) can cause severe low back pain, which will have a serious negative impact on the ability to perform daily tasks or activities. For the past few years, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation has emerged as a promising strategy for the treatment of DDD. However, the clinical efficacy of MSC in the treatment of DDD still lacks clinical evidence and is controversial.

Prevalence of a Novel Bunyavirus in Tea Tussock Moth Euproctis pseudoconspersa (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae).

Euproctis pseudoconspersa is a major pest of tea plants, and also causes a skin rash on workers in tea plantations. Research on virus could provide fundamental insights for classification, genetic diversity, evolution, and host-virus interaction mechanisms. Here, we identified a novel RNA virus, Euproctis pseudoconspersa bunyavirus (Phenuiviridae), and found that it is widely distributed in field populations of E.

The Impact of Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists on Bone Metabolism and Its Possible Mechanisms in Osteoporosis Treatment.

Diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis are closely related and have complex influencing factors. The impact of anti-diabetic drugs on bone metabolism has received more and more attention. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) would lead to bone fragility, high risk of fracture, poor bone repair and other bone-related diseases.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the bagworm from a tea plantation in China, (Lepidoptera: Psychidae).

The mitochondrial (mt) genome of Snellen (Psychidae) has been sequenced and annotated. The mt genome has a total length of 15,793 bp, consisting of 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA, two rRNA genes, and an AT-rich control region (GenBank accession no. MN242985).

The complete mitochondrial genome of the tea weevil, (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

The tea weevil, (Voss), is a serious pest of tea plants. We have obtained and annotated the complete mitochondrial genome of (GenBank accession No. MH197100).

Efficacy and safety of the injection of the traditional Chinese medicine salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine hydrochloride for the treatment of perioperative period of fracture: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: The injection of the traditional Chinese patent medicine salviae miltiorrhizae and ligustrazine hydrochloride injection (SMLHI) has been widely used in treatment of various diseases such as angina pectoris or ischemic stroke in China. We aim to evaluate the efficacy and safety of SMLHI for the treatment of perioperative period of fracture.

Methods: A systematic literature search was performed in seven medical databases from their inception until February 2019.

Network Pharmacology-Based Study on the Molecular Biological Mechanism of Action for Compound Kushen Injection in Anti-Cancer Effect.

BACKGROUND Compound Kushen injection (CKI) is a traditional Chinese medicine preparation for clinical treatment of cancer pain or treatment of various types of solid tumors. The purpose of this study was to identify the main active compounds from CKI and to investigate its anti-cancer mechanisms via drug target biological network pharmacology construction and prediction. MATERIAL AND METHODS Constituents of CKI were retrieved from Traditional Chinese Medicine Systems Pharmacology (TCMSP) database.

Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of the tea leaf roller (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae).

The tea leaf roller, (Walsingham), is a serious pest of tea plants. We have obtained and annotated the complete mitochondrial genome of (GenBank accession No. MK541932).

Traditional Chinese Medicine Yimucao Injection Combined with Western Medicine for Preventing Postpartum Hemorrhage after Cesarean Section: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: Yimucao injection combined with several contraction uterus drugs is in use for preventing postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section. The present study is a meta-analysis comparing the efficacy and safety of these drugs.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), VIP, and Wanfang database were searched until June 2018.

Are aquatic exercises efficacious in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis? A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Introduction: To assess the effects of aquatic exercise in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis using an up-to-date meta-analysis.

Evidence Acquisition: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), the Chinese Biomedical Database (CBM), VIP and Wanfang database were searched systematically for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published until July 2018. The RCTs included comparing the efficacy of aquatic exercise vs.

[Systematic review on efficacy and safety of Danshen Chuanxiongqin Injection in treatment of acute cerebral infarction].

To systemically evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and safety of Danshen Chuanxiongqin Injection in treatment of acute cerebral infarction and provide the reference of evidence-based medicine for its clinical safety and effective drug use. Databases including CNKI, WanFang Data, SinoMed, the Cochrane Library, EMbase and PubMed were searched from inception to April 2018 to collect the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on Danshen Chuanxiongqin Injection in the treatment of acute cerebral infarction. The quality of all included studies was evaluated by two independent reviewers following the cochrane systematic review method and using Revman5.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the stick tea thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae).

The stick tea thrips, Priesner (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), is a major pest of tea plantation and poses a considerable economic threat to tea industry. The mitochondrial genome of have been sequenced and annotated completely. The entire genome is 14,631 bp in length with an A + T content of 78.

The complete mitochondrial genome of the tea lace bug, (Hemiptera: Tingidae).

The tea lace bug, Drake (Hemiptera: Tingidae), is a pest which feeds on the undersides of tea leaves by piercing the epidermis and sucking the sap, and causes great harm to plant growth and tea production. We have obtained the whole mitochondrial genome of (GenBank accession No. MF498769).

The complete mitochondrial genome of a tea geometrid, (Lepidoptera: Geometridae).

The tea geometrid, Prout (Lepidoptera: Geometridae), is a major pest of tea plantation and poses a considerable economic threat to tea industry. We have sequenced the complete mitochondrial genome of . The entire genome is 16,535 bp in length with an A + T content of 81.

The complete mitochondrial genome of a tea bagworm, (Lepidoptera: Psychidae).

The mitochondrial genome of Sonan has been sequenced and annotated completely. The entire genome is 16,119 bp in length with an A + T content of 82.85% (GenBank accession No.

The Complete Mitochondrial Genome of Aleurocanthus camelliae: Insights into Gene Arrangement and Genome Organization within the Family Aleyrodidae.

There are numerous gene rearrangements and transfer RNA gene absences existing in mitochondrial (mt) genomes of Aleyrodidae species. To understand how mt genomes evolved in the family Aleyrodidae, we have sequenced the complete mt genome of and comparatively analyzed all reported whitefly mt genomes. The mt genome of is 15,188 bp long, and consists of 13 protein-coding genes, two rRNA genes, 21 tRNA genes and a putative control region (GenBank: KU761949).

Effects of Ethacrynic Acid Addition to Diet on Fitness and Development in the Psocid Liposcelis bostrychophila Badonnel.

Fertility life table provides a comprehensive description of arthropod population dynamics by the estimation of parameters about arthropod population growth potential. It can also clarify the sublethal effects of chemicals on insects. Ethacrynic acid (EA), an inhibitor of glutathione S-transferases, is a diuretic compound that has been confirmed to modulate drug resistance in organisms.