5-HT Orchestrates Histone Serotonylation and Citrullination to Drive Neutrophil Extracellular Traps and Liver Metastasis

5-HT Orchestrates Histone Serotonylation and Citrullination to Drive Neutrophil Extracellular Traps and Liver Metastasis

Mechanism Study on 5-Hydroxytryptamine Regulating Histone Modifications to Drive Liver Metastasis Academic Background Cancer metastasis is one of the leading causes of cancer patient mortality, especially visceral organ metastases such as liver metastasis (liver metastasis). Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are a class of highly metastatic tumors, amon...

Causal Associations Between Sleep Traits, Sleep Disorders, and Glioblastoma: A Two-Sample Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study

Causal Associations Between Sleep Traits, Sleep Disorders, and Glioblastoma: A Two-Sample Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study Academic Background Introduction Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and common type of malignant brain tumor, accounting for nearly 50% of all primary brain tumors in adults. It primarily originates from astro...

The Calcium Channel Blocker Nimodipine Inhibits Spinal Reflex Pathways in Humans

The Effect of Calcium Channel Blocker Nimodipine on Human Spinal Reflex Pathways Academic Background Motor control is one of the essential functions of the nervous system, and spinal reflex pathways play a key role in this process. In animal studies, voltage-sensitive calcium channels (VSCCs) have been identified as critical factors in regulating t...

A Cross-Tissue Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Identifies New Susceptibility Genes for Insomnia

A Cross-Tissue Transcriptome-Wide Association Study Identifies New Susceptibility Genes for Insomnia Background Insomnia is the second most prevalent psychiatric disorder, affecting nearly one-third of the global population. It not only diminishes quality of life but also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, metabolic disorders, mood diso...

Transspinal Stimulation Downregulates Flexion Reflex Pathways During Walking in Healthy Humans

Transspinal Stimulation Downregulates Flexion Reflex Pathways During Walking in Healthy Humans Academic Background Human walking is a complex motor process involving the coordinated work of the central and peripheral nervous systems. The spinal cord, as a crucial part of the central nervous system, plays a key role in controlling motor reflexes and...

Control of Movement: Kinematic Hand Synergies Differ Between Reach-and-Grasp and Functional Object Manipulation

Human Hand Movement Control—Differences in Kinematics Between Functional Object Manipulation and Grasping Actions Academic Background The functionality of the human hand plays a crucial role in daily life, particularly through its dexterity, which allows us to use tools to complete various complex tasks. However, millions of people lose hand functi...