Consanguinity marriages pose a serious social issue for civil society leading to genetic syndromes depression and imbalanced ABO blood types and STR frequencies. Analyzing dermatoglyphics in regions with prevalent consanguineous marriages can establish a correlation with ABO frequency. Consanguineous marriages complicate forensic DNA analysis due to reduced genetic diversity. Inbreeding within a closed small population tends to accelerate the l Read More

Asthma is a persistent respiratory disorder characterized by inflammation and constriction of the air passages resulting in recurrent symptoms including difficulty breathing wheezing coughing and a sensation of tightness in the chest. It requires ongoing management through medications and lifestyle adjustments. The use of natural bioactive compounds in asthma management is on the rise. Researchers are increasingly exploring the potential Read More

Background Forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) has garnered significant interest in solving cold criminal casework and has proven to be the solution to numerous unidentified human remains (UHR). Forensic samples can be subjected to a private genomic database where whole-genome sequencing (WGS) technique to retrieve genome-wide single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) genotype data is performed. After conducting bioinformatics ana Read More

Background The force required for a sword to penetrate the human chest was identified as an important issue for the defense in a case of homicide by stabbing. Previous literature on penetration force had tested knives but not swords. Objective The objective of the current study was to determine the peak force during penetration of a surrogate for human tissue with a ceremonial sword. Methods The sword was secured to an MK-10 Tensile Tester and Read More

BackgroundDiabetes Mellitus (DM) can appear due to the absence of insulin (DM1-type 1) or poor response of cells to insulin (DM2-type 2). Even though DM1 cannot be controlled using general treatments DM2 can be easily controlled or prevented using pharmaceuticals nutraceuticals or dietary practices. Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is one such natural remedy that has been consumed against elevated blood glucose levels in the past. Cinn Read More

Ayurveda a traditional system of medicine originating in India focuses on teaching people how to live a healthy lifestyle. Ayurveda describes health as harmony between body mind emotions and spirituality. It interprets illness as a symptom and result of disharmony. It is a system that is increasingly becoming an object of interest for people around the world. It is a way for healthy people looking for methods of prevention and patients looking f Read More

BackgroundS. barbata D. Don is a Chinese herb that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. It has established traditional use in ethnomedicine for treating various ailments including mood disorders and sleep disorders which led to growing interest in exploring its neurological potential particularly as a potential anti-depressant agent.AimsThis study explores the anti-depressant potential of the HSBE utilizing a Chronic Unpredictable Mild Stress-induced depressi Read More

Diabetes is a chronic disease affecting millions worldwide characterized by inadequate insulin production or malfunctioning insulin action leading to elevated blood sugar levels. Its prevalence is escalating globally with estimates projecting a rise from 2.8% to over 5.4% of the world's population by 2025. In India diabetes poses a significant health challenge especially in urban areas. While conventional medications are widely available herbal remedies have Read More

BackgroundFunctional foods play an important role in the prevention and amelioration of metabolic syndromes leading to type 2 diabetes. Plant resources that have anti-metabolic syndromes activity such as Morus alba L. and Cha (Camellia sinensis L.) have been used in functional foods against diabetes. Since Morus and Cha have different mechanisms of action against metabolic syndromes such as prevention of sugar uptake and lipidosis respectively th Read More