During the“Axial Age,”Chinese civilization experienced a distinctive human rights awareness characterized by its endogeneity,autonomy,and originality.This awareness,based primarily on humanism,populism,and naturalis...During the“Axial Age,”Chinese civilization experienced a distinctive human rights awareness characterized by its endogeneity,autonomy,and originality.This awareness,based primarily on humanism,populism,and naturalism,emphasized respect for human beings,highlighting the importance of caring for,respecting,and protecting people,and focusing on“benefiting the people,”“nurturing the people,”“enriching the people,”and“prospering the people.”It reflected an awareness of human rights such as the rights to life,personality,subsistence,development,and environment.This human rights awareness,oriented towards values such as“achieving benevolence,”“valuing goodness,”“revering righteousness,”“cherishing harmony,”and“seeking the public good,”established a cognitive logic that unifies human nature,virtue,and rationality.It featured a human rights spirit that is not dominated by divine authority,based on moral and ethical philosophy,and oriented towards“positive”rights.This awareness delved into the value of being human and the meaning of human existence,demonstrating creativity and innovation,and marking a significant breakthrough in the history of human rights civilization.The ideological wisdom,spiritual strength,and practical pathways contained in this human rights awareness not only laid the foundation for the human rights thought of classical Chinese civilization but are also indispensable for contemporary China’s commitment to the“two combinations”.It holds important practical significance for advancing Chinese modernization and creating a modern human rights civilization for the Chinese nation.展开更多
The current international dissemination of China’s human rights discourse predominantly adopts a“sender-oriented”model,emphasizing the output of human rights discourse by transmitters while overlooking strategy adj...The current international dissemination of China’s human rights discourse predominantly adopts a“sender-oriented”model,emphasizing the output of human rights discourse by transmitters while overlooking strategy adjustments based on audience feedback.To some extent,the current approach has resulted in characteristics such as strong practical implementation but weak discourse,limited theoretical foundation,and insufficient recognition in China’s international human rights communication.Consequently,while China has achieved remarkable progress in its human rights endeavors,human rights issues remain a critical area of stigmatization by some Western countries.An“effect-oriented”mechanism for the international dissemination of China’s human rights discourse,therefore,aims to address this challenge by re-centering the audience as active participants in the communication process.By emphasizing the dual nature of human rights’international communication,this approach leverages the reflexive monitoring of initial transmitters throughout the dissemination process to finally construct a dynamic human rights discourse framework responsive to different time and space contexts.This mechanism directly confronts the diverse backgrounds of global audiences and the resulting varied interpretations of China’s human rights discourse.It advocates for dynamic evaluation of global dissemination outcomes based on audience feedback and the timely adaptation of communication strategies according to context.By doing so,it seeks to effectively advance China’s human rights communication efforts and enhance dissemination efficiency on the global scale.展开更多
Stem cells play a crucial role in maintaining tissue regenerative capacity and homeostasis.However,mechanisms associated with stem cell senescence require further investigation.In this study,we conducted a proteomic a...Stem cells play a crucial role in maintaining tissue regenerative capacity and homeostasis.However,mechanisms associated with stem cell senescence require further investigation.In this study,we conducted a proteomic analysis of human dental pulp stem cells(HDPSCs)obtained from individuals of various ages.Our findings showed that the expression of NUP62 was decreased in aged HDPSCs.We discovered that NUP62 alleviated senescence-associated phenotypes and enhanced differentiation potential both in vitro and in vivo.Conversely,the knocking down of NUP62 expression aggravated the senescence-associated phenotypes and impaired the proliferation and migration capacity of HDPSCs.Through RNA-sequence and decoding the epigenomic landscapes remodeled induced by NUP62 overexpression,we found that NUP62 helps alleviate senescence in HDPSCs by enhancing the nuclear transport of the transcription factor E2F1.This,in turn,stimulates the transcription of the epigenetic enzyme NSD2.Finally,the overexpression of NUP62 influences the H3K36me2 and H3K36me3 modifications of anti-aging genes(HMGA1,HMGA2,and SIRT6).Our results demonstrated that NUP62 regulates the fate of HDPSCs via NSD2-dependent epigenetic reprogramming.展开更多
Facial morphology,a complex trait influenced by genetics,holds great significance in evolutionary research.However,due to limited fossil evidence,the facial characteristics of Neanderthals and Denisovans have remained...Facial morphology,a complex trait influenced by genetics,holds great significance in evolutionary research.However,due to limited fossil evidence,the facial characteristics of Neanderthals and Denisovans have remained largely unknown.In this study,we conduct a large-scale multi-ethnic meta-analysis of the genome-wide association study(GWAS),including 9674 East Asians and 10,115 Europeans,quantitatively assessing 78 facial traits using 3D facial images.We identify 71 genomic loci associated with facial features,including 21 novel loci.We develop a facial polygenic score(FPS)that enables the prediction of facial features based on genetic information.Interestingly,the distribution of FPSs among populations from diverse continental groups exhibits relevant correlations with observed facial features.Furthermore,we apply the FPS to predict the facial traits of seven Neanderthals and one Denisovan using ancient DNA and align predictions with the fossil records.Our results suggest that Neanderthals and Denisovans likely share similar facial features,such as a wider but shorter nose and a wider endocanthion distance.The decreased mouth width is characterized specifically in Denisovans.The integration of genomic data and facial trait analysis provides valuable insights into the evolutionary history and adaptive changes in human facial morphology.展开更多
The inclusion of the human rights clause in the Chi-nese Constitution is the core normative manifestation of the constitu-tionalization of human rights,and points to the relationship between international law and the ...The inclusion of the human rights clause in the Chi-nese Constitution is the core normative manifestation of the constitu-tionalization of human rights,and points to the relationship between international law and the Constitution in the sense of positive law.The inclusion of the human rights clauses in the Chinese Constitution itself is an inherent part of the development of China’s socialist constitution,and socialism has already contributed valuable concepts and practices of human rights protection to the modern world in its early stage.The constitutionalization of human rights protection does not necessarily lead to the superiority of international law over the constitutional order of a country,but rather to the convergence of international law and domestic law through the constitutional order.The relevant rules of international law will be effective only when they are transformed into domestic law through the Constitution and the human rights clause in the Constitution.Correspondingly,the domestic legal order is brought into line with the international legal order through the Con-stitution and its human rights clause.Behind the system of fundamen-tal rights in the constitutional order is the value foundation of the en-tire legal system.The advancement of foreign-related rule of law has brought new opportunities for China’s judicial practice to further pro-mote the protection of human rights.In the future,we should further integrate the human rights values embedded in socialism into China’s constitutional practice,enhance human rights protection around the country,and take a more active part in global human rights gover-nance.展开更多
Human beings are the mainstay and the ultimate goal of civilization.The history of human civilization is a continuous struggle to realize the respect,liberation,protection,and development of humanity.Human rights are ...Human beings are the mainstay and the ultimate goal of civilization.The history of human civilization is a continuous struggle to realize the respect,liberation,protection,and development of humanity.Human rights are an achievement of humanity and a symbol of progress,and the human rights civilization is an important component of human civilization.Understanding and interpreting human rights from the perspective of human rights civilization means that human rights are not only a concept or an idea but also a grand historical and long-term social practice.Up to now,the development of human rights civilization has roughly experienced four awakening eras:initialization,revolution,popularization,and globalization.In terms of its value dimensions,it has the characteristics of progressiveness,diversity,commonality,inclusiveness,indivisibility,openness,and so on.The historical position of human rights civilization and the development of its value dimensions have shown to the world that human rights are the common wealth of humanity,and human rights belong to all mankind;human rights are historical,concrete,and developmental;the concept of human rights is constantly evolving,and its connotations and categories are constantly expanding;achieving the free and well-rounded development of every person is the highest value realm of human rights civilization.The Chinese modernization endows Chinese civilization with modern strength and opens up new horizons for human rights civilization.The new pattern of human rights civilization to be created by Chinese modernization not only possesses the common characteristics of human rights civilization but also enjoys Chinese characteristics based on its own national conditions,enriching and developing the diversity of human rights civilization for all mankind.展开更多
Premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)is a severe female reproductive disorder that affects 1%of women in general populations(European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology[ESHRE]Guideline Group on POI et al.,20...Premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)is a severe female reproductive disorder that affects 1%of women in general populations(European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology[ESHRE]Guideline Group on POI et al.,2016).An increasing prevalence up to 3.7%has been reported in a recent meta-analysis(Golezar et al.,2019).POl can lead to infertility or subfertility,as well as a range of complex complications suffering multi-organ systems,seriously threatening women's health and reducing the life quality.By contrast,POl is a representative heterogeneous disease with multiple etiologies.While more than 70 causative POI genes have been identified,the etiology of more than half of the POI patients is still ambiguous(Jiao et al.,2018).Unreported POI causative genes,therefore,remain to be identified.展开更多
The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization(hereinafter referred to as the“Resolution”),which was reviewed and...The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization(hereinafter referred to as the“Resolution”),which was reviewed and adopted at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee,is a major strategic mea-sure to promote Chinese modernization and the great cause of national rejuvenation.From the perspective of human rights,the Resolution is of particular significance to promoting the development and progress of China’s human rights cause and promot-ing the free and well-rounded development of people.Here,I would like to present three main points.展开更多
Intronic polyadenylation(IPA)is an RNA 3'end processing event which has been reported to play important roles in cancer development.However,the comprehensive landscape of IPA events across various cancer types is ...Intronic polyadenylation(IPA)is an RNA 3'end processing event which has been reported to play important roles in cancer development.However,the comprehensive landscape of IPA events across various cancer types is lacking.Here,we apply IPAFinder to identify and quantify IPA events in 10,383 samples covering all 33 cancer types from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)project.We identify a total of 21,835 IPA events,almost half of which are ubiquitously expressed.We identify 2761 unique dynamically changed IPA events across cancer types.Furthermore,we observe 8855 non-redundant clinically relevant IPA events,which could potentially be used as prognostic indicators.Our analysis also reveals that dynamic IPA usage within cancer signaling pathways may affect drug response.Finally,we develop a user-friendly data portal,IPACancer Atlas(http://www.tingni-lab.com/Pancan_IPA),to search and explore IPAs in cancer.展开更多
Nowadays,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography,which assesses deficiencies in dopamine synthesis,storage,and transport,is widely utilized for early diagnosis and differential diagnosis of parkinsonism....Nowadays,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography,which assesses deficiencies in dopamine synthesis,storage,and transport,is widely utilized for early diagnosis and differential diagnosis of parkinsonism.This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest developments in the application of presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography imaging in disorders that manifest parkinsonism.We conducted a thorough literature search using reputable databases such as PubMed and Web of Science.Selection criteria involved identifying peer-reviewed articles published within the last 5 years,with emphasis on their relevance to clinical applications.The findings from these studies highlight that presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography has demonstrated potential not only in diagnosing and differentiating various Parkinsonian conditions but also in assessing disease severity and predicting prognosis.Moreover,when employed in conjunction with other imaging modalities and advanced analytical methods,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography has been validated as a reliable in vivo biomarker.This validation extends to screening and exploring potential neuropathological mechanisms associated with dopaminergic depletion.In summary,the insights gained from interpreting these studies are crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of preclinical investigations and clinical trials,ultimately advancing toward the goals of neuroregeneration in parkinsonian disorders.展开更多
The concept of the elderly defined by age division and their rights argument have fallen into a theoretical predicament due to limited interpretative power and the suspicion of bias.This dilemma can be resolved throug...The concept of the elderly defined by age division and their rights argument have fallen into a theoretical predicament due to limited interpretative power and the suspicion of bias.This dilemma can be resolved through a holistic understanding of age.As a cognitive tool for human lifespan,age encompasses three meanings:duration of time,sequence of time,and dynamism of time.A holistic understanding of age allows us to reinterpret the image of the elderly as subjects and their claims to rights.In terms of subjectivity,the elderly represent the temporal characteristics of human individuals pursuing lifelong development in the dynamic life course of aging.Their proactive and active subject status is demonstrated through autonomous life planning,participation in social cooperation,and promotion of social development.Based on this subject construction,the content of elderly rights can be elaborated into a three-tiered structure from the inside out:the right to lifelong development under autonomous life planning,the right to equal implementation of life planning,and the right to receive assistance in cases of planning failure.展开更多
Ecological governance satisfaction is one of the important indicators to measure the ecological revitalization.The paper studies the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance and its influencing fact...Ecological governance satisfaction is one of the important indicators to measure the ecological revitalization.The paper studies the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance and its influencing factors in depth through questionnaire survey and other research methods.The empirical analysis conclusions are as follows:(1)at the level of personal influence factors,the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance is significantly affected by the education level,age and family health status of rural households.However,factors such as gender,occupation,residence time and the number of family members have no significant effect on the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(2)At the level of economic development factors,the total annual family income,the total annual consumption and other dimensions have a significantly positive impact on the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance.This shows that economic development is a key factor for environmental protection,and the behavior characteristics of the family could seriously affect the effectiveness of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(3)At the level of living environment factors,the situation of rural environmental pollution governance,infrastructure and medical conditions have a significant and positive impact on the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.This shows that the living environment is also one of the important factors affecting the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance.(4)At the level of ecological system factors,the three factors of government environmental protection investment,government management measures and government propaganda policies have a significantly positive impact on the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(5)At the level of ecological environment factors,the degree of awareness of ecological environment protection and the situation of environmental treatment have a significant correlation with the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(6)At the level of ecological culture factors,environmental protection education,ecological culture propaganda and rural civilization construction all have a significant and positive impact on the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance.And relevant policy measures are put forward to improve the effectiveness of ecological governance.展开更多
Distinct brain remodeling has been found after different nerve reconstruction strategies,including motor representation of the affected limb.However,differences among reconstruction strategies at the brain network lev...Distinct brain remodeling has been found after different nerve reconstruction strategies,including motor representation of the affected limb.However,differences among reconstruction strategies at the brain network level have not been elucidated.This study aimed to explore intranetwork changes related to altered peripheral neural pathways after different nerve reconstruction surgeries,including nerve repair,endto-end nerve transfer,and end-to-side nerve transfer.Sprague–Dawley rats underwent complete left brachial plexus transection and were divided into four equal groups of eight:no nerve repair,grafted nerve repair,phrenic nerve end-to-end transfer,and end-to-side transfer with a graft sutured to the anterior upper trunk.Resting-state brain functional magnetic resonance imaging was obtained 7 months after surgery.The independent component analysis algorithm was utilized to identify group-level network components of interest and extract resting-state functional connectivity values of each voxel within the component.Alterations in intra-network resting-state functional connectivity were compared among the groups.Target muscle reinnervation was assessed by behavioral observation(elbow flexion)and electromyography.The results showed that alterations in the sensorimotor and interoception networks were mostly related to changes in the peripheral neural pathway.Nerve repair was related to enhanced connectivity within the sensorimotor network,while end-to-side nerve transfer might be more beneficial for restoring control over the affected limb by the original motor representation.The thalamic-cortical pathway was enhanced within the interoception network after nerve repair and end-to-end nerve transfer.Brain areas related to cognition and emotion were enhanced after end-to-side nerve transfer.Our study revealed important brain networks related to different nerve reconstructions.These networks may be potential targets for enhancing motor recovery.展开更多
BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine offers many valuable remedies for maintaining blood glucose homeostasis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Bile powder(BP)is a powdered form of bile derived from pigs.It ...BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine offers many valuable remedies for maintaining blood glucose homeostasis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Bile powder(BP)is a powdered form of bile derived from pigs.It has been used historically in various medicinal applications.Currently,the therapeutic potential of BP in regulating glucose homeostasis remains unclear.Bile acids(BAs)are increasingly recognized for their role in glucose metabolism particularly through the modu-lation of glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1).AIM To investigate BP effects on glucose homeostasis and elucidate its mechanistic role through GLP-1 and farnesoid X receptor(FXR)signaling.METHODS A diabetic mouse model was established using a high-fat diet and streptozotocin administration.Mice were treated with BP at doses of 25,50,or 75 mg/kg/day for 45 days.Glucose homeostasis was assessed via the oral glucose tolerance test and insulin tolerance test.Serum GLP-1 levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.A GLP-1 receptor antagonist and an FXR agonist were used to clarify the underlying mechanisms.In vitro STC-1 murine enteroendocrine cells were treated with a BP-mimicking BA mixture to assess GLP-1 secretion and proglucagon gene expression.RESULTS BP treatment significantly improved glucose homeostasis in the diabetic mouse model as indicated by lower blood glucose(P<0.05)and improved insulin sensitivity.BP enhanced GLP-1 secretion(P<0.05),which was an effect abolished by the GLP-1 receptor antagonist.This observation confirmed its dependence on GLP-1 signaling.In STC-1 cells,BP-derived BA mixtures stimulated GLP-1 secretion and upregulated proglucagon expression(P<0.05).Mechanistically,BP inhibited FXR signaling as evidenced by the reversal of its effects upon fexaramine administration.In addition,long-term BP treatment suppressed FXR signaling,resulting in elevated GLP-1 levels and preventing glucose dysregulation.CONCLUSION BP improved glucose homeostasis by promoting GLP-1 secretion via FXR inhibition,highlighting its potential as a therapeutic strategy for metabolic disorders.展开更多
Objectives:By investigating the distinct speech and voice phenotype among TCM constitution for adults,this study aims at providing a convenient and objective methodological reference for judging TCM constitution.Metho...Objectives:By investigating the distinct speech and voice phenotype among TCM constitution for adults,this study aims at providing a convenient and objective methodological reference for judging TCM constitution.Methods:Acoustic analysis and TCM constitution assessment were performed for all 620 participants using Praat software and the CCMQ,respectively.Results:For formant features,the speech duration of special constitution participants was shorter than that of neutral,phlegm-dampness,dampness-heat,Yin-deficiency,or Yang-deficiency participants when pronuncing the vowels/a/,/i/,and/u/.Compare to Yang-deficiency,Qi-deficiency participants had a shorter speech duration when pronucing/i/.For/u/,blood-stasis participants exhibited a lower F1 value than neutral participants.For vocal features,special constitution participants showed higher local jitter than neutral,dampness-heat,and Yang-deficiency participants(for/a/,/i/,and/u/).Higher absolute local jitter than neutral or dampness-heat participants.Compared with neutral or Yang-deficiency participants,special participants owned a higher local shimmer(dB).Special participants had a lower harmonicity autocorrelation than neutral,dampness-heat,or Yang-deficiency participants.Conclusions:Formant features may effectively differentiate special constitution from neutral,phlegm-dampness,dampness-heat,Yin-deficiency,or Yang-deficiency constitutions based on vowel duration measurements(/a/,/i/,/u/).For the vowel/u/,F1 values may help distinguish blood-stasis from neutral constitution.Vocal features appear particularly useful for distinguishing special constitution from neutral,dampness-heat,or Yang-deficiency constitution,with local jitter and harmonicity autocorrelation showing significant discriminatory power.展开更多
Mitochondria play a key role in lipid metabolism,and mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)mutations are thus considered to affect obesity susceptibility by altering oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial function.In this stud...Mitochondria play a key role in lipid metabolism,and mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)mutations are thus considered to affect obesity susceptibility by altering oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial function.In this study,we investigate mtDNA variants that may affect obesity risk in 2877 Han Chinese individuals from 3 independent populations.The association analysis of 16 basal mtDNA haplogroups with body mass index,waist circumference,and waist-to-hip ratio reveals that only haplogroup M7 is significantly negatively correlated with all three adiposity-related anthropometric traits in the overall cohort,verified by the analysis of a single population,i.e.,the Zhengzhou population.Furthermore,subhaplogroup analysis suggests that M7b1a1 is the most likely haplogroup associated with a decreased obesity risk,and the variation T12811C(causing Y159H in ND5)harbored in M7b1a1 may be the most likely candidate for altering the mitochondrial function.Specifically,we find that proportionally more nonsynonymous mutations accumulate in M7b1a1 carriers,indicating that M7b1a1 is either under positive selection or subject to a relaxation of selective constraints.We also find that nuclear variants,especially in DACT2 and PIEZO1,may functionally interact with M7b1a1.展开更多
Shandong province,located in the Lower Yellow River,is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization.However,the comprehensive genetic histories of this region have remained largely unknown until now due to a...Shandong province,located in the Lower Yellow River,is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization.However,the comprehensive genetic histories of this region have remained largely unknown until now due to a lack of ancient human genomes.Here,we present 21 ancient genomes from Shandong dating from the Warring States period to the Northern Dynasties.Unlike the early Neolithic samples from Shandong,the historical samples are most closely related to post-Late Neolithic populations of the Middle Yellow River Basin,suggesting a population turnover in Shandong from the Neolithic Age to the Historical era.In addition,we detect a close genetic affinity between the historical samples in Shandong and present-day Han Chinese,showing long-term genetic stability in Han Chinese,at least since the Warring States period.展开更多
Background: Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) represent a significant global health burden. While physical activity(PA) and physical fitness are both thought to reduce MSD risk, their independent and joint associations ...Background: Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) represent a significant global health burden. While physical activity(PA) and physical fitness are both thought to reduce MSD risk, their independent and joint associations with MSD incidence have not been fully explored. This study investigated the independent and combined effects of PA, cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF), grip strength(GS), and GS asymmetry on MSD incidence in a large prospective cohort.Methods: We analyzed data from the UK Biobank cohort(2006-2023), including 406,080 participants aged 37-73 years(age = 55.7 ± 8.2 years,mean ± SD;53.0% female) who were free of MSD at baseline and during the first 2 years of follow-up. PA, derived from self-reported data and expressed in total metabolic equivalent hours per week(MET-h/week);CRF(watts(W)/kilogram(kg)), measured using a cycling exercise test;and GS(kg), measured by hydraulic hand dynamometer, were included as exposures. GS asymmetry was defined by the left-to-right hand strength ratio. MSD incidence was determined via hospital records. Time-to-event associations were analyzed using Cox proportional hazards regression models with restricted cubic splines to account for non-linear relationships. The analysis was conducted in April 2024.Results: Over a median follow-up of 14.7 years, a total of 73,002 incident cases of MSDs were recorded(rheumatoid arthritis: 2923;osteoarthritis:54,955;degenerative spinal diseases: 15,124). Lower self-reported PA(<4.8 MET-h/week) was associated with increased MSD risk(hazard ratio(HR) = 1.0710, 95% confidence interval(95%CI): 1.0623-1.0797). Low CRF(<1.22 W/kg;HR = 1.0941, 95%CI: 1.0596-1.1298), low GS(<27.80 kg;HR = 1.1133, 95%CI: 1.0990-1.1277), and GS asymmetry(HR = 1.1042, 95%CI: 1.0814-1.1274) were also significantly associated with increased MSD risk. Good CRF and GS, and lower GS asymmetry mitigated the higher MSD risk associated with low PA levels.Conclusion: Low levels of PA, CRF, GS, and GS asymmetry were associated with a higher risk of incident MSD. Meanwhile, improvements in CRF, GS, and GS balance could help offset the risk of MSD incidence in populations with insufficient PA.展开更多
China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic ...China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.展开更多
China’s law-based modernization profoundly reflects the glorious history of the Communist Party of China’s continuous exploration of the development path of the rule of law.It has profoundly changed China,and is gre...China’s law-based modernization profoundly reflects the glorious history of the Communist Party of China’s continuous exploration of the development path of the rule of law.It has profoundly changed China,and is greatly affecting the course of world history.Xi Jinping,General Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee says that“The fundamental purpose of promoting the comprehen-sive rule of law is to safeguard the people’s rights and interests in accordance with the law.”展开更多
基金the Major Project of the National Social Science Fund of China,entitled“Research on the Generative Context,Construction Logic,and Value Orientation of China’s Human Rights Knowledge System”(Project Approval Number 24&ZD129).
文摘During the“Axial Age,”Chinese civilization experienced a distinctive human rights awareness characterized by its endogeneity,autonomy,and originality.This awareness,based primarily on humanism,populism,and naturalism,emphasized respect for human beings,highlighting the importance of caring for,respecting,and protecting people,and focusing on“benefiting the people,”“nurturing the people,”“enriching the people,”and“prospering the people.”It reflected an awareness of human rights such as the rights to life,personality,subsistence,development,and environment.This human rights awareness,oriented towards values such as“achieving benevolence,”“valuing goodness,”“revering righteousness,”“cherishing harmony,”and“seeking the public good,”established a cognitive logic that unifies human nature,virtue,and rationality.It featured a human rights spirit that is not dominated by divine authority,based on moral and ethical philosophy,and oriented towards“positive”rights.This awareness delved into the value of being human and the meaning of human existence,demonstrating creativity and innovation,and marking a significant breakthrough in the history of human rights civilization.The ideological wisdom,spiritual strength,and practical pathways contained in this human rights awareness not only laid the foundation for the human rights thought of classical Chinese civilization but are also indispensable for contemporary China’s commitment to the“two combinations”.It holds important practical significance for advancing Chinese modernization and creating a modern human rights civilization for the Chinese nation.
基金This paper is a phased outcome of the“Research on the Strategy to Improve the Mechanism for the International Dissemination of China’s Human Rights Discourse”(22JJD820045),a key research project of the National Human Rights Education and Training Base under China’s Ministry of Education.
文摘The current international dissemination of China’s human rights discourse predominantly adopts a“sender-oriented”model,emphasizing the output of human rights discourse by transmitters while overlooking strategy adjustments based on audience feedback.To some extent,the current approach has resulted in characteristics such as strong practical implementation but weak discourse,limited theoretical foundation,and insufficient recognition in China’s international human rights communication.Consequently,while China has achieved remarkable progress in its human rights endeavors,human rights issues remain a critical area of stigmatization by some Western countries.An“effect-oriented”mechanism for the international dissemination of China’s human rights discourse,therefore,aims to address this challenge by re-centering the audience as active participants in the communication process.By emphasizing the dual nature of human rights’international communication,this approach leverages the reflexive monitoring of initial transmitters throughout the dissemination process to finally construct a dynamic human rights discourse framework responsive to different time and space contexts.This mechanism directly confronts the diverse backgrounds of global audiences and the resulting varied interpretations of China’s human rights discourse.It advocates for dynamic evaluation of global dissemination outcomes based on audience feedback and the timely adaptation of communication strategies according to context.By doing so,it seeks to effectively advance China’s human rights communication efforts and enhance dissemination efficiency on the global scale.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32171347)the Foundation of Leading Talents from Shanghai Health Commission(2022XD038)+1 种基金Training Program for Research Physicians in Innovation,the Funda-mental Research Funds for the Central Universities(YG2023QNA23)Transforma-tion from shanghai hospital development center(SHDC2022CRD002).
文摘Stem cells play a crucial role in maintaining tissue regenerative capacity and homeostasis.However,mechanisms associated with stem cell senescence require further investigation.In this study,we conducted a proteomic analysis of human dental pulp stem cells(HDPSCs)obtained from individuals of various ages.Our findings showed that the expression of NUP62 was decreased in aged HDPSCs.We discovered that NUP62 alleviated senescence-associated phenotypes and enhanced differentiation potential both in vitro and in vivo.Conversely,the knocking down of NUP62 expression aggravated the senescence-associated phenotypes and impaired the proliferation and migration capacity of HDPSCs.Through RNA-sequence and decoding the epigenomic landscapes remodeled induced by NUP62 overexpression,we found that NUP62 helps alleviate senescence in HDPSCs by enhancing the nuclear transport of the transcription factor E2F1.This,in turn,stimulates the transcription of the epigenetic enzyme NSD2.Finally,the overexpression of NUP62 influences the H3K36me2 and H3K36me3 modifications of anti-aging genes(HMGA1,HMGA2,and SIRT6).Our results demonstrated that NUP62 regulates the fate of HDPSCs via NSD2-dependent epigenetic reprogramming.
基金funded by the following grants and contracts:Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB38020400 to S.W.)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32325013 to S.W.,32271186 to J.T.,31900408 to M.Z.)+5 种基金the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(YSBR-077 to S.W.)Shanghai Science and Technology Commission Excellent Academic Leaders Program(22XD1424700 to S.W.)CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-066 to L.J.and J.W.)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01 to L.J.and S.W.)the National Science and Technology Basic Research Project(2015FY111700 to L.J.)the 111 Project(B13016 to L.J.).
文摘Facial morphology,a complex trait influenced by genetics,holds great significance in evolutionary research.However,due to limited fossil evidence,the facial characteristics of Neanderthals and Denisovans have remained largely unknown.In this study,we conduct a large-scale multi-ethnic meta-analysis of the genome-wide association study(GWAS),including 9674 East Asians and 10,115 Europeans,quantitatively assessing 78 facial traits using 3D facial images.We identify 71 genomic loci associated with facial features,including 21 novel loci.We develop a facial polygenic score(FPS)that enables the prediction of facial features based on genetic information.Interestingly,the distribution of FPSs among populations from diverse continental groups exhibits relevant correlations with observed facial features.Furthermore,we apply the FPS to predict the facial traits of seven Neanderthals and one Denisovan using ancient DNA and align predictions with the fossil records.Our results suggest that Neanderthals and Denisovans likely share similar facial features,such as a wider but shorter nose and a wider endocanthion distance.The decreased mouth width is characterized specifically in Denisovans.The integration of genomic data and facial trait analysis provides valuable insights into the evolutionary history and adaptive changes in human facial morphology.
文摘The inclusion of the human rights clause in the Chi-nese Constitution is the core normative manifestation of the constitu-tionalization of human rights,and points to the relationship between international law and the Constitution in the sense of positive law.The inclusion of the human rights clauses in the Chinese Constitution itself is an inherent part of the development of China’s socialist constitution,and socialism has already contributed valuable concepts and practices of human rights protection to the modern world in its early stage.The constitutionalization of human rights protection does not necessarily lead to the superiority of international law over the constitutional order of a country,but rather to the convergence of international law and domestic law through the constitutional order.The relevant rules of international law will be effective only when they are transformed into domestic law through the Constitution and the human rights clause in the Constitution.Correspondingly,the domestic legal order is brought into line with the international legal order through the Con-stitution and its human rights clause.Behind the system of fundamen-tal rights in the constitutional order is the value foundation of the en-tire legal system.The advancement of foreign-related rule of law has brought new opportunities for China’s judicial practice to further pro-mote the protection of human rights.In the future,we should further integrate the human rights values embedded in socialism into China’s constitutional practice,enhance human rights protection around the country,and take a more active part in global human rights gover-nance.
基金part of“Research on Contemporary Chinese Outlook on Human Rights,”a major project of the Marxist theoretical research and development project(Project Approval Number 2O23MZDO25)“Research on the New Form of Chinese Human Rights Civilization,”a key project of The National Social Science Fund of China(Project Approval Number 21AZDO095)the Jilin University Philosophy and Social Science Research Innovation Team’s“Theoretical Interpretation and Discourse Shaping of the Chinese Human Rights Road”(Project Approval Number 2022CXTD05)。
文摘Human beings are the mainstay and the ultimate goal of civilization.The history of human civilization is a continuous struggle to realize the respect,liberation,protection,and development of humanity.Human rights are an achievement of humanity and a symbol of progress,and the human rights civilization is an important component of human civilization.Understanding and interpreting human rights from the perspective of human rights civilization means that human rights are not only a concept or an idea but also a grand historical and long-term social practice.Up to now,the development of human rights civilization has roughly experienced four awakening eras:initialization,revolution,popularization,and globalization.In terms of its value dimensions,it has the characteristics of progressiveness,diversity,commonality,inclusiveness,indivisibility,openness,and so on.The historical position of human rights civilization and the development of its value dimensions have shown to the world that human rights are the common wealth of humanity,and human rights belong to all mankind;human rights are historical,concrete,and developmental;the concept of human rights is constantly evolving,and its connotations and categories are constantly expanding;achieving the free and well-rounded development of every person is the highest value realm of human rights civilization.The Chinese modernization endows Chinese civilization with modern strength and opens up new horizons for human rights civilization.The new pattern of human rights civilization to be created by Chinese modernization not only possesses the common characteristics of human rights civilization but also enjoys Chinese characteristics based on its own national conditions,enriching and developing the diversity of human rights civilization for all mankind.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270658 and 32288101)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFC2703800)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(20ZR1407000).
文摘Premature ovarian insufficiency(POI)is a severe female reproductive disorder that affects 1%of women in general populations(European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology[ESHRE]Guideline Group on POI et al.,2016).An increasing prevalence up to 3.7%has been reported in a recent meta-analysis(Golezar et al.,2019).POl can lead to infertility or subfertility,as well as a range of complex complications suffering multi-organ systems,seriously threatening women's health and reducing the life quality.By contrast,POl is a representative heterogeneous disease with multiple etiologies.While more than 70 causative POI genes have been identified,the etiology of more than half of the POI patients is still ambiguous(Jiao et al.,2018).Unreported POI causative genes,therefore,remain to be identified.
文摘The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Further Deepening Reform Comprehensively to Advance Chinese Modernization(hereinafter referred to as the“Resolution”),which was reviewed and adopted at the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee,is a major strategic mea-sure to promote Chinese modernization and the great cause of national rejuvenation.From the perspective of human rights,the Resolution is of particular significance to promoting the development and progress of China’s human rights cause and promot-ing the free and well-rounded development of people.Here,I would like to present three main points.
基金This work was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(92249302,32370592)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3603300,2021YFA0909300).
文摘Intronic polyadenylation(IPA)is an RNA 3'end processing event which has been reported to play important roles in cancer development.However,the comprehensive landscape of IPA events across various cancer types is lacking.Here,we apply IPAFinder to identify and quantify IPA events in 10,383 samples covering all 33 cancer types from The Cancer Genome Atlas(TCGA)project.We identify a total of 21,835 IPA events,almost half of which are ubiquitously expressed.We identify 2761 unique dynamically changed IPA events across cancer types.Furthermore,we observe 8855 non-redundant clinically relevant IPA events,which could potentially be used as prognostic indicators.Our analysis also reveals that dynamic IPA usage within cancer signaling pathways may affect drug response.Finally,we develop a user-friendly data portal,IPACancer Atlas(http://www.tingni-lab.com/Pancan_IPA),to search and explore IPAs in cancer.
基金supported by the Research Project of the Shanghai Health Commission,No.2020YJZX0111(to CZ)the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.82021002(to CZ),82272039(to CZ),82171252(to FL)+1 种基金a grant from the National Health Commission of People’s Republic of China(PRC),No.Pro20211231084249000238(to JW)Medical Innovation Research Project of Shanghai Science and Technology Commission,No.21Y11903300(to JG).
文摘Nowadays,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography,which assesses deficiencies in dopamine synthesis,storage,and transport,is widely utilized for early diagnosis and differential diagnosis of parkinsonism.This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest developments in the application of presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography imaging in disorders that manifest parkinsonism.We conducted a thorough literature search using reputable databases such as PubMed and Web of Science.Selection criteria involved identifying peer-reviewed articles published within the last 5 years,with emphasis on their relevance to clinical applications.The findings from these studies highlight that presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography has demonstrated potential not only in diagnosing and differentiating various Parkinsonian conditions but also in assessing disease severity and predicting prognosis.Moreover,when employed in conjunction with other imaging modalities and advanced analytical methods,presynaptic dopaminergic positron emission tomography has been validated as a reliable in vivo biomarker.This validation extends to screening and exploring potential neuropathological mechanisms associated with dopaminergic depletion.In summary,the insights gained from interpreting these studies are crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of preclinical investigations and clinical trials,ultimately advancing toward the goals of neuroregeneration in parkinsonian disorders.
基金the major project“Protection of Rights of Particular groups in the Digital Age,”a major project(Project Approval Number 22JJD820038)funded by the National Human Rights Education and Training Base.
文摘The concept of the elderly defined by age division and their rights argument have fallen into a theoretical predicament due to limited interpretative power and the suspicion of bias.This dilemma can be resolved through a holistic understanding of age.As a cognitive tool for human lifespan,age encompasses three meanings:duration of time,sequence of time,and dynamism of time.A holistic understanding of age allows us to reinterpret the image of the elderly as subjects and their claims to rights.In terms of subjectivity,the elderly represent the temporal characteristics of human individuals pursuing lifelong development in the dynamic life course of aging.Their proactive and active subject status is demonstrated through autonomous life planning,participation in social cooperation,and promotion of social development.Based on this subject construction,the content of elderly rights can be elaborated into a three-tiered structure from the inside out:the right to lifelong development under autonomous life planning,the right to equal implementation of life planning,and the right to receive assistance in cases of planning failure.
基金Supported by Hunan Social Science Foundation Project(21YBX021)Hunan Natural Science Foundation Project(2024JJ7234).
文摘Ecological governance satisfaction is one of the important indicators to measure the ecological revitalization.The paper studies the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance and its influencing factors in depth through questionnaire survey and other research methods.The empirical analysis conclusions are as follows:(1)at the level of personal influence factors,the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance is significantly affected by the education level,age and family health status of rural households.However,factors such as gender,occupation,residence time and the number of family members have no significant effect on the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(2)At the level of economic development factors,the total annual family income,the total annual consumption and other dimensions have a significantly positive impact on the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance.This shows that economic development is a key factor for environmental protection,and the behavior characteristics of the family could seriously affect the effectiveness of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(3)At the level of living environment factors,the situation of rural environmental pollution governance,infrastructure and medical conditions have a significant and positive impact on the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.This shows that the living environment is also one of the important factors affecting the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance.(4)At the level of ecological system factors,the three factors of government environmental protection investment,government management measures and government propaganda policies have a significantly positive impact on the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(5)At the level of ecological environment factors,the degree of awareness of ecological environment protection and the situation of environmental treatment have a significant correlation with the behavior of rural households'ecological governance satisfaction.(6)At the level of ecological culture factors,environmental protection education,ecological culture propaganda and rural civilization construction all have a significant and positive impact on the satisfaction of rural households with ecological governance.And relevant policy measures are put forward to improve the effectiveness of ecological governance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,Nos.81871836(to MZ),82172554(to XH),and 81802249(to XH),81902301(to JW)the National Key R&D Program of China,Nos.2018YFC2001600(to JX)and 2018YFC2001604(to JX)+3 种基金Shanghai Rising Star Program,No.19QA1409000(to MZ)Shanghai Municipal Commission of Health and Family Planning,No.2018YQ02(to MZ)Shanghai Youth Top Talent Development PlanShanghai“Rising Stars of Medical Talent”Youth Development Program,No.RY411.19.01.10(to XH)。
文摘Distinct brain remodeling has been found after different nerve reconstruction strategies,including motor representation of the affected limb.However,differences among reconstruction strategies at the brain network level have not been elucidated.This study aimed to explore intranetwork changes related to altered peripheral neural pathways after different nerve reconstruction surgeries,including nerve repair,endto-end nerve transfer,and end-to-side nerve transfer.Sprague–Dawley rats underwent complete left brachial plexus transection and were divided into four equal groups of eight:no nerve repair,grafted nerve repair,phrenic nerve end-to-end transfer,and end-to-side transfer with a graft sutured to the anterior upper trunk.Resting-state brain functional magnetic resonance imaging was obtained 7 months after surgery.The independent component analysis algorithm was utilized to identify group-level network components of interest and extract resting-state functional connectivity values of each voxel within the component.Alterations in intra-network resting-state functional connectivity were compared among the groups.Target muscle reinnervation was assessed by behavioral observation(elbow flexion)and electromyography.The results showed that alterations in the sensorimotor and interoception networks were mostly related to changes in the peripheral neural pathway.Nerve repair was related to enhanced connectivity within the sensorimotor network,while end-to-side nerve transfer might be more beneficial for restoring control over the affected limb by the original motor representation.The thalamic-cortical pathway was enhanced within the interoception network after nerve repair and end-to-end nerve transfer.Brain areas related to cognition and emotion were enhanced after end-to-side nerve transfer.Our study revealed important brain networks related to different nerve reconstructions.These networks may be potential targets for enhancing motor recovery.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82122012,No.82270917,No.82170833 and No.82170601Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital Project,No.ynjq202401 and No.ynms202117Shanghai Research Center for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases,No.2022ZZ01002.
文摘BACKGROUND Traditional Chinese medicine offers many valuable remedies for maintaining blood glucose homeostasis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.Bile powder(BP)is a powdered form of bile derived from pigs.It has been used historically in various medicinal applications.Currently,the therapeutic potential of BP in regulating glucose homeostasis remains unclear.Bile acids(BAs)are increasingly recognized for their role in glucose metabolism particularly through the modu-lation of glucagon-like peptide-1(GLP-1).AIM To investigate BP effects on glucose homeostasis and elucidate its mechanistic role through GLP-1 and farnesoid X receptor(FXR)signaling.METHODS A diabetic mouse model was established using a high-fat diet and streptozotocin administration.Mice were treated with BP at doses of 25,50,or 75 mg/kg/day for 45 days.Glucose homeostasis was assessed via the oral glucose tolerance test and insulin tolerance test.Serum GLP-1 levels were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.A GLP-1 receptor antagonist and an FXR agonist were used to clarify the underlying mechanisms.In vitro STC-1 murine enteroendocrine cells were treated with a BP-mimicking BA mixture to assess GLP-1 secretion and proglucagon gene expression.RESULTS BP treatment significantly improved glucose homeostasis in the diabetic mouse model as indicated by lower blood glucose(P<0.05)and improved insulin sensitivity.BP enhanced GLP-1 secretion(P<0.05),which was an effect abolished by the GLP-1 receptor antagonist.This observation confirmed its dependence on GLP-1 signaling.In STC-1 cells,BP-derived BA mixtures stimulated GLP-1 secretion and upregulated proglucagon expression(P<0.05).Mechanistically,BP inhibited FXR signaling as evidenced by the reversal of its effects upon fexaramine administration.In addition,long-term BP treatment suppressed FXR signaling,resulting in elevated GLP-1 levels and preventing glucose dysregulation.CONCLUSION BP improved glucose homeostasis by promoting GLP-1 secretion via FXR inhibition,highlighting its potential as a therapeutic strategy for metabolic disorders.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.81730107 and 81973883)the National Science&Technology Basic Research Project(No.2015FY111700)the Shanghai Pudong New District New Area Project(No.PW2022A-78(WQZ)).
文摘Objectives:By investigating the distinct speech and voice phenotype among TCM constitution for adults,this study aims at providing a convenient and objective methodological reference for judging TCM constitution.Methods:Acoustic analysis and TCM constitution assessment were performed for all 620 participants using Praat software and the CCMQ,respectively.Results:For formant features,the speech duration of special constitution participants was shorter than that of neutral,phlegm-dampness,dampness-heat,Yin-deficiency,or Yang-deficiency participants when pronuncing the vowels/a/,/i/,and/u/.Compare to Yang-deficiency,Qi-deficiency participants had a shorter speech duration when pronucing/i/.For/u/,blood-stasis participants exhibited a lower F1 value than neutral participants.For vocal features,special constitution participants showed higher local jitter than neutral,dampness-heat,and Yang-deficiency participants(for/a/,/i/,and/u/).Higher absolute local jitter than neutral or dampness-heat participants.Compared with neutral or Yang-deficiency participants,special participants owned a higher local shimmer(dB).Special participants had a lower harmonicity autocorrelation than neutral,dampness-heat,or Yang-deficiency participants.Conclusions:Formant features may effectively differentiate special constitution from neutral,phlegm-dampness,dampness-heat,Yin-deficiency,or Yang-deficiency constitutions based on vowel duration measurements(/a/,/i/,/u/).For the vowel/u/,F1 values may help distinguish blood-stasis from neutral constitution.Vocal features appear particularly useful for distinguishing special constitution from neutral,dampness-heat,or Yang-deficiency constitution,with local jitter and harmonicity autocorrelation showing significant discriminatory power.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270670,32288101,32271186,and 32200482)the National Basic Research Program of China(2015FY111700)the CAMS Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(2019-I2M-5-066).
文摘Mitochondria play a key role in lipid metabolism,and mitochondrial DNA(mtDNA)mutations are thus considered to affect obesity susceptibility by altering oxidative phosphorylation and mitochondrial function.In this study,we investigate mtDNA variants that may affect obesity risk in 2877 Han Chinese individuals from 3 independent populations.The association analysis of 16 basal mtDNA haplogroups with body mass index,waist circumference,and waist-to-hip ratio reveals that only haplogroup M7 is significantly negatively correlated with all three adiposity-related anthropometric traits in the overall cohort,verified by the analysis of a single population,i.e.,the Zhengzhou population.Furthermore,subhaplogroup analysis suggests that M7b1a1 is the most likely haplogroup associated with a decreased obesity risk,and the variation T12811C(causing Y159H in ND5)harbored in M7b1a1 may be the most likely candidate for altering the mitochondrial function.Specifically,we find that proportionally more nonsynonymous mutations accumulate in M7b1a1 carriers,indicating that M7b1a1 is either under positive selection or subject to a relaxation of selective constraints.We also find that nuclear variants,especially in DACT2 and PIEZO1,may functionally interact with M7b1a1.
基金funded by the Shandong Province Humanities and Social Sciences Project“Sorting and Research on Human Bones of Han Dynasty Excavated from the Medical Center Cemetery in Linzi”granted to Zhigang Wu(2022-JCLS-12)the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFC3303701-02)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270667)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Major Project of the National Social Science Foundation of China granted to Chuan-Chao Wang(21&ZD285)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(No.SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023).
文摘Shandong province,located in the Lower Yellow River,is one of the birthplaces of ancient Chinese civilization.However,the comprehensive genetic histories of this region have remained largely unknown until now due to a lack of ancient human genomes.Here,we present 21 ancient genomes from Shandong dating from the Warring States period to the Northern Dynasties.Unlike the early Neolithic samples from Shandong,the historical samples are most closely related to post-Late Neolithic populations of the Middle Yellow River Basin,suggesting a population turnover in Shandong from the Neolithic Age to the Historical era.In addition,we detect a close genetic affinity between the historical samples in Shandong and present-day Han Chinese,showing long-term genetic stability in Han Chinese,at least since the Warring States period.
基金supported by research grants from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.82001726,82301768)the National Key Research and Development programme of China(No.2024YFC3405800)+3 种基金Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences(CAMS)Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences(No.2019-I2M-5-066)Scientific Research Foundation provided by Pudong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University(No.YJYJRC202202)The Talents Training Program of Pudong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University(No.YQ202201)the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(No.2023SHZDZX02)。
文摘Background: Musculoskeletal disorders(MSDs) represent a significant global health burden. While physical activity(PA) and physical fitness are both thought to reduce MSD risk, their independent and joint associations with MSD incidence have not been fully explored. This study investigated the independent and combined effects of PA, cardiorespiratory fitness(CRF), grip strength(GS), and GS asymmetry on MSD incidence in a large prospective cohort.Methods: We analyzed data from the UK Biobank cohort(2006-2023), including 406,080 participants aged 37-73 years(age = 55.7 ± 8.2 years,mean ± SD;53.0% female) who were free of MSD at baseline and during the first 2 years of follow-up. PA, derived from self-reported data and expressed in total metabolic equivalent hours per week(MET-h/week);CRF(watts(W)/kilogram(kg)), measured using a cycling exercise test;and GS(kg), measured by hydraulic hand dynamometer, were included as exposures. GS asymmetry was defined by the left-to-right hand strength ratio. MSD incidence was determined via hospital records. Time-to-event associations were analyzed using Cox proportional hazards regression models with restricted cubic splines to account for non-linear relationships. The analysis was conducted in April 2024.Results: Over a median follow-up of 14.7 years, a total of 73,002 incident cases of MSDs were recorded(rheumatoid arthritis: 2923;osteoarthritis:54,955;degenerative spinal diseases: 15,124). Lower self-reported PA(<4.8 MET-h/week) was associated with increased MSD risk(hazard ratio(HR) = 1.0710, 95% confidence interval(95%CI): 1.0623-1.0797). Low CRF(<1.22 W/kg;HR = 1.0941, 95%CI: 1.0596-1.1298), low GS(<27.80 kg;HR = 1.1133, 95%CI: 1.0990-1.1277), and GS asymmetry(HR = 1.1042, 95%CI: 1.0814-1.1274) were also significantly associated with increased MSD risk. Good CRF and GS, and lower GS asymmetry mitigated the higher MSD risk associated with low PA levels.Conclusion: Low levels of PA, CRF, GS, and GS asymmetry were associated with a higher risk of incident MSD. Meanwhile, improvements in CRF, GS, and GS balance could help offset the risk of MSD incidence in populations with insufficient PA.
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32070576,31801040,and 32270667)Lantai Young Scholars Program of Chinese History Institute(2022LTQN602)+11 种基金the National Social Science Fund of China(19VJX074 and 21CKG022)Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences:Pan-Third Pole Environment Study for a Green Silk Road(Pan-TPE)(XDA2004010101)the National Key Research and Development Program(2023YFC3303701-02)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province of China(2023J06013)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(18490750300)the National Key Research and Development Program(2020YFE0201600)Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Major Project(2017SHZDZX01)the Major Project of National Social Science Foundation of China granted to C.C.W.(21&ZD285),S.W.(20&ZD212),and D.L.(21&ZD237)Major Special Project of Philosophy and Social Sciences Research of the Ministry of Education(2022JZDZ023)Open Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Genetic Engineering at Fudan University(SKLGE-2310)Open Research Fund of Forensic Genetics Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Security(2023FGKFKT07)European Research Council(ERC)grant(ERC-2019-ADG-883700-TRAM).
文摘China's Northern and Southern Dynasties period(3rd–6th centuries AD)marked a significant era of ethnic integration in northern China.However,previous ancient DNA studies have primarily focused on northern ethnic groups,with limited research on the genetic formation of the hereditary elite family,especially considering their abundant archaeological record and clear material identity.In this study,we obtain the ancient genome of a hereditary elite family,Gao Bin(高宾,503 AD–572 AD),at 0.6473-fold coverage with 475,132 single-nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs)on the 1240k panel.His mitochondrial haplogroup belongs to Z4 and Y-haplogroup to O1a1a2b-F2444∗.The genetic profile of Gao Bin is most similar to that of the northern Han Chinese.He can be modeled as deriving all his ancestry from Late Neolithic to Iron Age Yellow River farmers without influence from Northeast Asia,Korea,or the Mongolian Plateau.Our study sheds light on the genetic formation of hereditary elite families in the context of the Southern and Northern Dynasties ethnic integration.
文摘China’s law-based modernization profoundly reflects the glorious history of the Communist Party of China’s continuous exploration of the development path of the rule of law.It has profoundly changed China,and is greatly affecting the course of world history.Xi Jinping,General Secretary of the Communist Party of China(CPC)Central Committee says that“The fundamental purpose of promoting the comprehen-sive rule of law is to safeguard the people’s rights and interests in accordance with the law.”