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Time-Dependent Differences in the Human Milk Proteome After Preterm Birth: A Paired Two-Stage Proteomic Study
Nina Mól
,Magdalena Zasada
,Maciej Suski
,Wojciech Zasada
,Przemko Kwinta
Posted: 13 February 2026
Machine Learning-Driven Probability Scoring Enhances Diagnostic Certainty and Reduces Costs in Suspected Periprosthetic Joint Infection
Jim Parr
,Van Thai-Paquette
,Amy Worden
,James Baker
,Paul Edwards
,Krista O'Shaughnessey Toler
Posted: 13 February 2026
Carbon Capture and Storage in Waste-to-Energy Plants
Maria Pastrafidou
,Konstantinos Avraam
,Ioannis Kartsonakis
Posted: 13 February 2026
The Impacts of Atmospheric PM2.5 Components on Depression in Middle-Aged and Elderly People
Yao Xiao
,Zhihu Xu
,Guoxing Li
Posted: 13 February 2026
Supernova Hubble Diagram Constraints on a Unified-Flow Model with Redshift-Dependent Fundamental Constants
Jason Yancey
Posted: 13 February 2026
Autophagy: A Double-Edged Sword in the Aging of C. elegans
Tímea Sigmond
,János Barna
Autophagy is a tightly regulated catabolic process essential for cellular homeostasis, stress adaptation, and regeneration. In the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, with its short lifespan, transparent body, and well-defined genetics, the process can be investigated at tissue- and age-specific manner, making it an excellent model to study the connection between autophagy and longevity. While autophagy is indispensable for development and homeostasis, recent studies have revealed that its role in aging is more complex than previously thought. During post-reproductive life, autophagic flux and the degradative capacity of lysosomes decline, resulting in the accumulation of undegraded material and cellular stress. Several studies have demonstrated that the experimental modulation of core autophagy in aged or post-reproductive C. elegans, particularly in neurons, can improve proteostasis, preserve tissue integrity, and extend lifespan. Here we review the current results obtained using the genetic model system Caenorhabditis elegans that link autophagy to lifespan regulation. We focus on studies that investigate unexpected, context-dependent, or deleterious effects of inhibiting autophagy-related genes during aging. We also discuss how age- and tissue-specific modulation of autophagy could define the most effective strategies for promoting healthy aging. This could provide relevant insights for the therapeutic targeting of autophagy in humans.
Autophagy is a tightly regulated catabolic process essential for cellular homeostasis, stress adaptation, and regeneration. In the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, with its short lifespan, transparent body, and well-defined genetics, the process can be investigated at tissue- and age-specific manner, making it an excellent model to study the connection between autophagy and longevity. While autophagy is indispensable for development and homeostasis, recent studies have revealed that its role in aging is more complex than previously thought. During post-reproductive life, autophagic flux and the degradative capacity of lysosomes decline, resulting in the accumulation of undegraded material and cellular stress. Several studies have demonstrated that the experimental modulation of core autophagy in aged or post-reproductive C. elegans, particularly in neurons, can improve proteostasis, preserve tissue integrity, and extend lifespan. Here we review the current results obtained using the genetic model system Caenorhabditis elegans that link autophagy to lifespan regulation. We focus on studies that investigate unexpected, context-dependent, or deleterious effects of inhibiting autophagy-related genes during aging. We also discuss how age- and tissue-specific modulation of autophagy could define the most effective strategies for promoting healthy aging. This could provide relevant insights for the therapeutic targeting of autophagy in humans.
Posted: 13 February 2026
Acidic Phytocannabinoids as Potential ECS Vitamers: A Formal Nutritional Hypothesis Requiring Clinical Validation
Keith Floyd
,Jeffrey Benjamin
Posted: 13 February 2026
A Universal Thermodynamic Functional for Quantum and Gravitational Laws
Lamine Bougueroua
Posted: 13 February 2026
Divergent HIV-1 Restriction Phenotypes of IFITMs Expressed in Target Cells and Incorporated into Virions
Smita Verma
,David Přikryl
,Mariana Marin
,Ruben M Markosyan
,Andrea Cimarelli
,Gregory B. Melikyan
Posted: 13 February 2026
LOHAS Values and Local Producer Identity: Evidence from Short Food Supply Chains in Western Hungary
Marietta Balázsné Lendvai
,András Schlett
,Judit Beke
Posted: 13 February 2026
The Early Emotional Bond: An Evolutionary‐Developmental Perspective Integrating Psychoanalysis, Neuroscience, and Cross‐Cultural Evidence
Martina Cafaro
,Laura Ambrosecchia
,Valeria Cioffi
,Enrica Tortora
,Raffaele Sperandeo
,Daniela Cantone
Posted: 13 February 2026
Profiling the DNA Methylation-Mediated Cardioprotective Effect of Metformin Against Doxorubicin
Mahmoud Mohanad AbuShayeb
,Malek Awwad Zihlif
,Hana Hammad
,Nagham Nafiz Hendi
,Heba Saadeh
,Heba Mansour
Posted: 13 February 2026
Endocannabinoid Enhancement via MAGL Inhibition in CDKL5 Deficiency: Selective Cellular Benefits and Constrained Functional Impact in Cdkl5 KO Mice
Manuela Loi
,Nicola Mottolese
,Giorgio Medici
,Feliciana Iannibelli
,Nicolò Interino
,Giulia Candini
,Federica Trebbi
,Angelica Marina Bove
,Jessica Fiori
,Stefania Trazzi
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Posted: 13 February 2026
Generative AI to Foster Computational Thinking in Initial Teacher Education: A Thematic Literature Review and Model
Edwin Creely
Posted: 13 February 2026
Gravitational and Dark-Matter Concepts that Can Help Explain Cosmic Data
Thomas J. Buckholtz
Posted: 13 February 2026
Black Holes as Vacuum Phase Interfaces: Oscillation, Saturation, and Confinement
André Kamminga
Posted: 13 February 2026
eXCube2: Explainable Brain-Inspired Spiking Neural Network Framework for Emotion Recognition from Audio-, Visual- and Multimodal Audio-Visual Data
Nikola Kirilov Kasabov
,Alexander Yang
,Zhaoxin Wang
,Iman Abouhassan
,Assia Nikolova Kassabova
,Teodoros Lappas
Posted: 13 February 2026
Systemic Review on the Importance of Early Diagnosis and Monitoring of Treatment of Factor XIII Deficiency Among Polytraumatized Patients Using the ROTEM Method
Elena Moldovanu
,Andrei-Lucian Popa
,Claudiu Ștefan Turculeț
Posted: 13 February 2026
Re-evaluating Breast Malignant Pleural Effusion: Toward Evidence-Based, Precision-Aligned Care with Organoids
Gavin R. Oliver
,Kshama Jaiswal
,W. Roy Smythe
,Carlton C. Barnett
Breast cancer–associated malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common and debilitating manifestation of advanced disease, yet current management is largely limited to indwelling pleural catheters and chemical pleurodesis and offers only transient palliation without addressing the underlying tumor biology. We propose that integrating patient-derived organoid modeling of pleural tumor cells with characterization via technologies like next-generation sequencing could shift MPE care from symptom management toward precision intervention. Organoid-based drug testing enables ex vivo evaluation of local therapeutic agents, including intrapleural chemotherapy, immune modulators, and bispecific antibodies, while paired genomic profiling may reveal actionable resistance pathways unique to pleural metastases. Together, these approaches could identify rational, localized combination therapies that improve local control, reduce effusion recurrence, and ultimately extend survival. By coupling functional and molecular analyses directly to the pleural compartment, we envision a translational framework that redefines breast MPE from a purely palliative condition to one amenable to mechanism-driven, patient-tailored therapy.
Breast cancer–associated malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common and debilitating manifestation of advanced disease, yet current management is largely limited to indwelling pleural catheters and chemical pleurodesis and offers only transient palliation without addressing the underlying tumor biology. We propose that integrating patient-derived organoid modeling of pleural tumor cells with characterization via technologies like next-generation sequencing could shift MPE care from symptom management toward precision intervention. Organoid-based drug testing enables ex vivo evaluation of local therapeutic agents, including intrapleural chemotherapy, immune modulators, and bispecific antibodies, while paired genomic profiling may reveal actionable resistance pathways unique to pleural metastases. Together, these approaches could identify rational, localized combination therapies that improve local control, reduce effusion recurrence, and ultimately extend survival. By coupling functional and molecular analyses directly to the pleural compartment, we envision a translational framework that redefines breast MPE from a purely palliative condition to one amenable to mechanism-driven, patient-tailored therapy.
Posted: 13 February 2026
Efficient Deep Image Prior with Spatial-Channel Attention Transformer
Weiwei Lin
,Zeqing Zhang
,Jin Lin
,Ying You
Posted: 13 February 2026
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