GWAS have identified multiple genetic regions that confer risk for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). However, identifying the single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that drive disease risk has been impeded by the fact that the SNPs used to identify risk loci are in linkage disequilibrium (LD) with hundreds of other SNPs. Since the causal SNPs remain unknown, it is difficult to identify target genes and thus use genetic information to elucidate disease biology and inform patient care. We next...

CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: In this cross-sectional study, otolaryngology surgeons experienced measurable increases in pain and sustained high rates of intraoperative ergonomic risk, even during routine procedures. Hand size was associated with greater intraoperative discomfort, underscoring the multifactorial nature of ergonomic strain during operations. These findings highlight the urgent need for increased ergonomic awareness, targeted training, and equipment redesign to mitigate risk and...

The dairy industry is a significant player in the food industry, providing essential products such as milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, and milk powder to meet the global population's needs. However, the industry's activities have resulted in significant pollution, with heavy waste generation, disposal, and effluent emissions into the environment. Properly handling dairy waste residues is a major challenge, with up to 60% of the total treatment cost in the processing unit allocated to waste...

Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and the limitations of conventional therapies such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy underscore the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. While advances in early detection and treatment have improved outcomes in some regions, challenges such as micrometastasis, tumor relapse, and multidrug resistance continue to hinder long-term success. The multifactorial nature of cancer-driven by complex genetic mutations,...

Glioblastoma (GBM) is recognized as one of the most treatment-resistant malignancies, owing to its reinforced DNA repair systems and limited drug accessibility across the blood-brain barrier. This study, identifies, daidzin (DZN), a naturally derived isoflavone, as a potent redox-active DNA intercalator that intrinsically combines physical intercalation with chemical reactivity to breach this resistance. Unlike traditional intercalators, DZN autonomously triggers destabilization of DNA helices...