A highly potential Zn biofortification tool: MTP1 in Triticum aestivum.

TaMTPs belong to metal tolerance proteins (MTPs) family in common wheat and have significant potential to address the "hidden hunger" caused by inadequate dietary intake of a key micronutrient (Zn). In this study, a total of 33 MTP members in Triticum aestivum were identified, among which six TaMTP1-likes were closely related to Arabidopsis thaliana MTP1 and were designated as TaMTP1-A/B/D and TaMTP1.1-A/B/D.

eHealth-Based Psychosocial Interventions for Adults With Insomnia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Worldwide, insomnia remains a highly prevalent public health problem. eHealth presents a novel opportunity to deliver effective, accessible, and affordable insomnia treatments on a population-wide scale. However, there is no quantitative integration of evidence regarding the effectiveness of eHealth-based psychosocial interventions on insomnia.

Nestin-dependent mitochondria-ER contacts define stem Leydig cell differentiation to attenuate male reproductive ageing.

Male reproductive system ageing is closely associated with deficiency in testosterone production due to loss of functional Leydig cells, which are differentiated from stem Leydig cells (SLCs). However, the relationship between SLC differentiation and ageing remains unknown. In addition, active lipid metabolism during SLC differentiation in the reproductive system requires transportation and processing of substrates among multiple organelles, e.

Mindfulness-based interventions for social anxiety disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Various psychiatric disorders are treated with mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), although the efficacy of MBIs in patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD) is unclear. In this meta-analysis, we investigated the efficacy of MBIs on SAD symptoms. Systematic searches were performed in various databases, and 11 eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 5 single-arm trials were identified.

The efficacy of internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy for social anxiety disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is one of the most common lifelong anxiety disorders. Although cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has proven to be effective in treating people with SAD, it may not be available for a considerable proportion of patients. Internet-based CBT (ICBT) is more accessible than face-to-face treatment.

Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for bipolar disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) is an increasingly popular treatment for major depression and anxiety disorder, but has shown inconsistent efficacy for bipolar disorder (BD). Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to assess the general efficacy of MBCT for BD.

Methods: Ten studies were identified that fulfilled the current inclusion criteria, including three controlled and seven uncontrolled studies.

The efficacy of virtual reality exposure therapy for PTSD symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) for PTSD is an emerging treatment of remarkable promise, but its efficacy and safety are still unclear. Our aim was to investigate the efficacy of VRET for individuals with PTSD, and to identify the potential moderating variables associated with interventions.

Methods: Literature search was conducted via PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, Science Direct, and EBSCO.

Pragmatic Ability Deficit in Schizophrenia and Associated Theory of Mind and Executive Function.

Deficits in pragmatic abilities have frequently been observed in patients with schizophrenia. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between pragmatic deficits, ToM deficits and executive dysfunctions in schizophrenia. A group of 42 schizophrenic patients and 42 healthy controls were assessed on irony task (one type of pragmatic language), two subcomponents of ToM (cognitive and affective), and three subcomponents of EF (inhibition, updating, and switching).