Publications by authors named "W A Zin"

Freshwater resources as a key aspect of socio-economic development, provide a large number of services in human and environmental systems. Nevertheless, human appropriation of these water resources and the modification of landscapes lead to potential threats on water availability and quality from local to global scales. The Inle Lake in Myanmar is an economically, traditionally, and ecologically important freshwater ecosystem that faced severe degradation from the 2000s.

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  • Significant evidence shows that inflammation in the lungs can affect brain function, leading to cognitive issues and a higher risk of dementia.
  • In a mouse model of silicosis, silica exposure caused lung inflammation, which was associated with brain inflammation and memory deficits.
  • The study highlights how lung and brain inflammation are interconnected, ultimately leading to synapse damage and impaired memory in response to lung exposure to silica.
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Centipedic Acid (CPA), a natural diterpene from Egletes viscosa, an endemic species of the Caatinga biome, has shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. However, no report on the CPA on respiratory system mechanics has been so far advanced. We aimed to investigate the dose-response behavior of CPA on E.

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  • A study assessed lung glycolytic activity, clinical symptoms, and various biomarkers in survivors of COVID-19 pneumonia, involving adults who had moderate to severe cases and included a control group.* ! -
  • Out of 53 survivors, all reported persistent symptoms, with many experiencing multiple issues; their lung density and metabolic activity were higher than that of control subjects months after recovery.* ! -
  • The study found elevated levels of plasma markers related to inflammation and endothelial activation in survivors, suggesting ongoing health effects and insights into the long-term impacts of COVID-19 pneumonia.* !
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