Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) have prominent sex differences in incidence,
symptoms, and treatment response that are not well understood. Androgens are steroid …

Opsin photoreceptors outside of the central nervous system have been shown to mediate
smooth muscle photorelaxation in several organs. We hypothesized that opsin receptor …

The sister of King Arthur goes by many names: sorceress, kingmaker, death-wielder, mother,
lover, goddess. The Myth of Morgan la Fey reveals her true identity through a …

The intact telomere structure is essential for the prevention of the chromosome end-to-end
fusions and maintaining genomic integrity. The maintenance of telomere length is critical for …

Appropriate screening tool for excessive alcohol use (EAU) is clinically important as it may
help providers encourage early intervention and prevent adverse outcomes. We …

Alcohol‐associated liver disease is the leading cause of chronic liver disease. We hypothesized
that the expression of specific coding genes is critical for the progression of alcoholic …

Glial cells of the enteric nervous system (ENS) interact closely with the intestinal epithelium
and secrete signals that influence epithelial cell proliferation and barrier formation in vitro. …

MicroRNAs (miR) are small non-coding RNAs that bind to specific mRNA targets and
promote their degradation or inhibit translation. In this book chapter, we reviewed the roles of …

The KeyMath Revised is a power test that measures the understanding and application of
mathematics skills and concepts. It is individually administered and is intended for students …