The contrast between Homo Ridens and Homo Religiosus is launched and followed by the tug of war between the laugh of God and the sin of laughter.Funniness in jokes with religious content is explored through the incongruity-resolution model developed by Suls, a psychologist expert in artificial intelligence: among the faithful abound believers whom
Abstract Background Dried blood spot (DBS) testing provides an alternative to phlebotomy and addresses barriers to accessing healthcare experienced by some key populations.Large-scale evaluations of DBS testing programs are needed to understand their feasibility.This study evaluated the implementation of a state-wide DBS HIV and hepatitis C virus (
The intestine exhibits distinct characteristics along its length, with a substantial immune cell reservoir and diverse microbiota crucial for maintaining health.This study investigates how anatomical location and regional microbiota influence intestinal immune cell abundance.Using conventionally colonized and germ-free mice, segment-specific immune
Abstract Flash droughts and their physical processes have received increasing attention in recent years due to concerns about the potential of flash droughts to affect water resources and ecosystems.Yet to date, the response of ecosystems during flash drought events, particularly on a large scale, and the determinants of the ecosystem responses to