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Lipids represent one of the fundamental molecular components within the realm of biological organisms, alongside proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. The concept of the “lipidome” pertains to the entirety of lipids found within a cell or a collection of cells. This terminology emerged within the context of modern biological sciences, often referred to as “omic…

By Pat Welter In the moments before the NC State Clemson game, the captains walked out to midfield and so did Payton Gibbs. Gibbs is about half the size of Wolfpack linebacker Payton Wilson, but you could say has equal heart. Gibbs is an honorary coach for the game. The coin toss is a fitting…

The Expert: Mirko Uljarević Clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Stanford University Restricted and repetitive behaviors are one of autism’s hallmarks, as noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). These behaviors may manifest as repetitive movements, restricted interests, insistence on sameness, and atypical responses to sensory stimuli, according to…

The bystander effect is one of the most critical findings in the psychological literature. Scientists have not explored whether autistic individuals are prone to the bystander effect. The “bystander effect” refers to the well-established psychological hypothesis that most people are less inclined to step in and help in a difficult situation if others are around.…

New research suggests that the number of American adults diagnosed with autism is rising precipitously. Between 2011 and 2019, autism prevalence more than doubled among those over age 18 enrolled in Medicaid. The findings come from a study published this month in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Researchers at Boston University combed Medicaid data between Jan.…

For children with autism, communicating and learning can often feel difficult and challenging. Building up their confidence is therefore essential before they can feel fully able to participate in a learning environment. However, there are educational iOS and Android apps that can help, providing effective learning tools and assistance to parents to aid their children’s…

I am running for this position out of a pure desire to serve our children. As a mom of two toddlers, I have a vested interest in the long-term success of the Aspen School District (ASD); we plan to be involved in the community for many years to come while our children enter and progress…

[By: Damen Shipyards] Neue Schleppdampfschiffsreederei Louis Meyer GmbH & Co. KG of Hamburg has placed an order with Damen Shipyards for the one of the first of its next generation ASD Tug 2111 class. The vessel will be operated on a long-term charter by Emder Schlepp-Betrieb GmbH (ESB) for operations in its home port of…

Thu Oct 12, 2023 – 2:49 pm EDTWed Oct 25, 2023 – 8:39 am EDT (LifeSiteNews) — With vaccine skepticism on the rise and trust in regulatory agencies and Big Pharma dwindling, it is time to re-visit one of the most important and most controversial potential cover-up cases of the past decades and answer the…