Celebrating Women Pioneers in Molecular Biology
This special issue highlights and celebrates women in molecular biology. This perspective article by Gisela Storz highlights her background, what motivated her to pursue a career in science, key discoveries made. What has changed since she entered the field and what she thinks the future holds for the field.
Celebrating Women Pioneers in Molecular Biology
This special issue highlights and celebrates women in molecular biology. This perspective article by Ruth Nussinov highlights her background, what motivated her to pursue a career in science, key discoveries made. What has changed since she entered the field and what she thinks the future holds for the field.
The authors consider the use of graphene-based materials and technologies for the treatment of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - persistent and toxic chemicals that contaminate water sources - in water.
This article systematically summarizes the neuroprotective effects and mechanisms of ginsenosides Rg1, Rb1, and rare ginsenosides against Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). The key findings indicate that ginsenosides exert their beneficial effects by modulating various signaling pathways related to inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and autophagy.
The article discusses the role of microglial activation in Alzheimer's disease (AD), highlighting its impact on neuroinflammation and cognitive dysfunction. It explores the molecular mechanisms underlying microglial activation, potential therapeutic targets, and updates on clinical trials for drugs aimed at mitigating neuroinflammation and cognitive decline in AD.
This review explores the reciprocal relationship between climate change and its impact on health, as well as the environment.
As a result of anthropogenic climate change, an alteration in the air mixture has occurred over time. These changes have increased human exposures to respiratory irritants such as ground-level ozone, volatile organic compounds, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. Regarding aeroallergens, studies have shown that elevated temperatures and increased carbon dioxide levels have produced prolonged and more robust pollen seasons for most taxa studied.
The article demonstrates that while healthier diets often align with reduced environmental impacts in several domains, significant trade-offs exist, particularly regarding water use and cost. Diet quality indexes that emphasize plant-based foods offer the most consistent sustainability benefits. However, no diet pattern is without drawbacks, underscoring the importance of nuanced, multidimensional assessments and the integration of nutrition and sustainability data to inform effective policy and clear public guidance.
This mixed transdisciplinary study developed a WEF nexus-based framework to guide strategic policy decisions to catalyze progress toward achieving sustainable development goals.
