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This article explores the processes that led to the inclusion of psychedelics under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, a cornerstone of international drug control. Drawing on archival records, we analyze the narratives and dynamics that shaped this decision. Despite limited scientific evidence of public health dangers, concerns about psychedelics were amplified by sensationalized mediThis article explores the processes that led to the inclusion of psychedelics under the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, a cornerstone of international drug control. Drawing on archival records, we analyze the narratives and dynamics that shaped this decision. Despite limited scientific evidence of public health dangers, concerns about psychedelics were amplified by sensationalized medi

Growing evidence of the microbiome's importance for plant ecology highlights the need for conservation strategies that consider both plants and their microbial partners, the holobiont. Population genomics are valuable tools for designing conservation strategies but rarely accounts for host- or site-specific microbial interactions. Orchids, with their dependence on specific mycorrhizal fungi, exemp

Fibrillarin (FBL), a core component of the C/D box small nucleolar ribonucleoprotein (snoRNP) complex, catalyzes the 2′-O-methylation (Nm) of the ribose 2′-hydroxyl moiety in ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Distinct Nm patterns contribute to ribosome heterogeneity, which is linked to selective translation of oncogenes. FBL dysregulation generates an aberrant Nm signature in triple-negative breast cancer (TN

This thesis examines whether international law is sufficiently equipped for a sound conceptualization of migrants’ and refugees’ right to access housing beyond a minimalistic paradigm. Itaims to assess the potential and shortcomings of this right in counteracting the manner in which power is exercised in migration law, policy, and politics to instrumentalize housing against migrants and refugees. This thesis examines whether international law is sufficiently equipped for a sound conceptualization of migrants’ and refugees’ right to access housing beyond a minimalistic paradigm. Itaims to assess the potential and shortcomings of this right in counteracting the manner in which power is exercised in migration law, policy, and politics to instrumentalize housing against migrants and refugees.

Interfaces significantly influence the overall material response especially when the area-to-volume ratio is large, for instance in nanocrystalline solids. A well-established and frequently applied framework suitable for modeling interfaces dates back to the pioneering work by Gurtin and Murdoch on surface elasticity theory and its generalization to interface elasticity theory. In this contributio

Background: PSMA PETs can track treatment response in patients with prostate cancer. Recent integration of the RECIP framework with PROMISE v2 allows quantitative assessment of PSMA PETs. While useful for assessing differentially responding lesions, manual measurement and tracking is cumbersome and PSA reliance can be misleading. We evaluated an automated AI-enabled platform, aPROMISE, for longitu

Determining the prevalence of atmospheres on terrestrial planets is a core objective in exoplanetary science. While M dwarf systems offer a promising opportunity, conclusive observations of terrestrial atmospheres have remained elusive, with many yielding flat transmission spectra. We observe four transits of the hot terrestrial planet TOI-1685 b using James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)’s Near Infr

Introduction: Pre-anaesthesia (PA) assessments aim to ensure that anaesthesia is administered as safely and efficiently as possible, minimising risks and improving patient care. While the goal remains the same, the content, delivery, setup and evaluation of PA assessments have evolved over the years, driven by technological opportunities and healthcare systems' needs. Hence, the objective of this

This thesis investigates particle sorting in deterministic lateral displacement (DLD) microfluidic devices, with a focus on how particle size and shape influence sorting behavior. A broad range of synthetic and biological particles were studied, including polystyrene particles, fabricated silicon-based structures, and bacterial samples with diverse physical properties.While DLD has traditionally b

Background: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is a key indicator of kidney function, typically estimated using creatinine or cystatin C. When cystatin-C-based eGFR is markedly lower than creatinine-based eGFR, this discrepancy may reflect a selective impairment in the filtration of medium-sized molecules, referred to as Shrunken Pore Syndrome (SPS), or more broadly, Selective Glomerular Hypofiltrat

Introduction: The co-occurrence of lupus nephritis (LN) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with an excess risk of infection. However, it remains unknown whether the infection risk differs between LN with moderate and advanced CKD (LN-CKD) and other CKD etiologies. Methods: Using data from the Swedish Renal registry 2006-2021, we identified 14,128 patients (median age 68 years, 64% men,

Background: This study aimed to investigate the relevance of various predictors of mortality in late life. Additionally, it explored whether mental health indicators such as depressive symptoms, and cognitive ability, which are known predictors of healthy ageing, are also important markers of mortality. By examining both physical and mental health indicators, we aimed to gain a more comprehensive

OBJECTIVE: A previous placebo-controlled crossover study of intratympanic latanoprost-a drug commonly used for glaucoma treatment-showed positive effects on hearing, tinnitus, and vertigo in patients with long-standing Ménière disease (MD). We aimed to test the safety and efficacy of intratympanic treatment with latanoprost 0.0005% versus placebo in patients with active MD concerning speech discri

Accurate and early detection of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is critical for timely intervention and improved patient outcomes. However, the development of reliable deep learning models for hematological image analysis is challenged by limited data availability, dataset bias, and the need for trustworthy predictions in clinical settings. In this study, we propose a Bayesian deep learning fra

Compared with more sophisticated equilibrium theory, naive, non-equilibrium behavioral rules often better describe individuals’ initial play in games. In addition, in repeated play in games, when individuals have the opportunity to learn about their opponents’ past behavior, learning models of different sophistication levels are successful in explaining how individuals modify their behavior in res