Dendrobium officinale is one of the most widely used medicinal herbs, especially in Asia. In
recent times, the polysaccharide content of D. officinale has garnered attention due to the …

Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength associated with age, has been linked to
impairment of the cytosolic Ca2+ peak that triggers muscle contraction, but mechanistic …

The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is responsible for transforming nervous system signals
into motor behavior and locomotion. In the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, an age …

Over the past two decades, Drosophila melanogaster has proven to be successful in
modeling the polyglutamine (polyQ)(caused by CAG repeats) family of neurodegenerative …

TM2 domain containing (TM2D) proteins are conserved in metazoans and encoded by three
separate genes in each model organism species that has been sequenced. Rare variants in …

Over the past two decades, Drosophila melanogaster has proven to be successful in
modeling the polyglutamine (polyQ)(caused by CAG repeats) family of neurodegenerative …

Ginseng (Panax ginseng CA Mey.) is a traditional medicine that has been utilized for over
2000 years in Asia and shows varied pharmacological effects. Red ginseng (RG) is steamed …

Age-dependent declines in muscle function are observed across species. The loss of
mobility resulting from the decline in muscle function represents an important health issue …

The reduction of activity of RNA polymerase I and III (Pol I and III) extends lifespan and these
effects can be mediated by one organ; the gut. This thesis explores how reduced activity of …

Para empezar una tesis hace falta valentía, vocación y motivación, pero para acabarla hace
falta perseverancia, constancia, disciplina, fuerza y paciencia. Por tanto, en primer lugar …