NATURAL VARIATION IN LIFE HISTORY AND AGING PHENOTYPES IS ASSOCIATED WITH MITOCHONDRIAL DNA DELETION FREQUENCY IN CAENORHABDITIS BRIGGSAE

Natural variation in life history and aging phenotypes is associated with mitochondrial DNA deletion frequency in Caenorhabditis briggsae

Abstract Background Mutations that impair mitochondrial functioning are associated with a variety of metabolic and age-related disorders.A barrier to rigorous tests of the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in aging processes has been the lack of model systems with relevant, naturally occurring mitochondrial genetic variation.Toward the goal of deve

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Mental and physical health consequences of police brutality toward Black community members in the United States

Objectives: The current study was the first preliminary examination of physical and mental health outcomes for late adolescents impacted by police killing members of madelaine chocolate advent calendars the Black community.Study design: Cross-sectional online survey research.Methods: 429 college students completed surveys in September 2020.Physical

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