Smoking decreases appetite, and smokers often report that they smoke to control their
weight. Understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the anorexic effects of …

Metabolic hormones, such as leptin, alter the input organization of hypothalamic circuits 1 , 2
, 3 , resulting in increased pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) tone, followed by decreased food …

Cylindrical structures consisted of functionally graded materials (FGMs) are frequently used
in various engineering applications in the modern aerospace, marine, nuclear and military …

Reversible acetylation of α-tubulin is an evolutionarily conserved modification in microtubule
networks. Despite its prevalence, the physiological function and regulation of microtubule …

The lateral hypothalamus (LH) is a central hub that integrates inputs from, and sends
outputs to, many other brain areas. Two groups of neurons in the LH, expressing hypocretin/orexin …

Rapid advancements in materials science and nanotechnology, intertwined with oncology,
have positioned photothermal therapy (PTT) as a promising noninvasive treatment strategy …

The degradation of diclofenac (DCF), a commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug,
by Fe 2+ /chlorine and Fe 2+ /PMS processes was comparatively investigated. The …

Sleep is a natural process that preserves energy, facilitates development, and restores the
nervous system in higher animals. Sleep loss resulting from physiological and pathological …

A three-dimensional (3D) micromechanical study is performed for effective viscoelastic
properties prediction of fiber reinforced polymers (FRPs) containing elastic, transversely isotropic/…

The present study comparatively investigated the ultrasonic degradation of ketoprofen (KET)
and paracetamol (PCT) in water. Ultrasonic irradiation at 555 kHz achieved rapid …