University of New Mexico

History of divergence and gene flow shaping geographic variation in Andean warblers (Myioborus).

Studying how genetic variation is structured across space, and how it relates to divergence in phenotypic traits relevant to reproductive isolation, is important for our understanding of the speciation process. We used ddRAD-seq data to examine genetic variation across the distri...

Gemfibrozil promotes longevity and health by restricting amino acid uptake through the Dipeptide transporter, PEPT1

The FDA-approved fibrate, gemfibrozil, has been used clinically to treat hyperlipidaemia, showing efficacy both in lowering triglycerides and increasing high-density lipoproteins. However, in recent years, the drug has been increasingly investigated for potential clinical use in...

Polymer Quantum Mechanics on Compact Configuration Spaces

“Polymer quantum mechanics” is the name given to a quantization scheme inspired by loop quantum gravity in which the configuration space of the theory is chosen to have a discrete topology. Polymer quantization yields a representation of the canonical commutation relations that i...

The Telephone AI Paradox: How Voice Agents Can Help Counter Unwanted Telemarketing Through Role-Based Automation, Transparency, and Governance

Unwanted telemarketing calls are a persistent source of consumer frustration and a legally regulated issue in Germany. At first glance, the idea of addressing this problem with AI-based voice technology appears contradictory: why should an automated caller help restore trust in a...

Theta deep-brain stimulation improves cognitive performance in Parkinson’s patients with cognitive impairments

ABSTRACT Background Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) almost inevitably experience cognitive impairments. These deficits have been linked to low frequency “theta” cortical activity ∼4 Hz, previously associated with cognitive control. Objective Our study investigated effects...

Extreme vulnerability to intruder attacks destabilizes network dynamics

Abstract Consensus, synchronization, formation control, and power grid balance are examples of desirable dynamical states that arise in networks. Here we investigate how such states can be destabilized by an intruder agent within an otherwise functioning network. We see that a si...

Age and Race Differences in the Association Between Social Support and Leisure-Time Physical Activity Among Adults With Cognitive Difficulty: Evidence From the 2023 BRFSS

Purpose To examine the association between perceived social/emotional support (PSES) and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) among U.S. adults with self-reported cognitive disabilities, and to explore moderation by age and race. Design Cross-sectional analysis of 2023 Behaviora...

Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy vs Moderately Hypofractionated IMRT for Localized Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer

Importance The treatment of prostate cancer with radiotherapy is evolving. How quickly radiotherapy can be delivered, and the relative risks and benefits of such a treatment, is of significant public interest. Objective To determine whether stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) w...

Identification of vaccine candidates by immunization with a complex pool of recombinant VLPs

Identifying the regions of a protein that can be readily translated into an effective vaccine remains a major challenge in epitope-focused vaccine design, especially when a protein is poorly characterized. Here, we describe an immune-driven strategy for epitope identification whi...

Exohedral 1:2Complexes of Lanthanide Atoms with theC60 Fullerene: What Hapticity Is Preferred, η10, η11, or η12?

Abstract The structure of crystalline lanthanide–C60 fullerides allows for the Ln atom coordination to two rings of adjacent fullerene molecules simultaneously, where the resulting Ln hapticity can be η10, η11, or η12. We analyze the geometries, bonding strength, charge, spin, an...

Ultrafast Auger-MediatedInterlayer Electron Transferin 2D Perovskites: Ab Initio Quantum Dynamics Simulation

Abstract Interlayer charge transport in two-dimensional perovskites is limited by the electronically insulating nature of spacer cations. Here, we identify an unconventional, highly efficient mechanism that overcomes this limitation. Ab initio quantum dynamics reveals that spacer...

(Re)Tracing borders: A critical discourse analysis of the research on Latinx mental health impacts of U.S. immigration enforcement

Social science research has documented the adverse mental health outcomes of U.S. immigration enforcement activity on Latinx immigrant individuals and families. Though informative, decolonial scholars have underscored the importance of contextualizing adverse mental health, parti...

Evaluation of the Relative Citation Ratio Versus the H-Index as Measures of Citation-Based Scholarly Influence in Academic Neurosurgery

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Evaluating citation-based scholarly influence among academic faculty is foundational to academic medicine, as retention, promotion, and tenure to govern career advancement at every level. The h-index has been the standard metric across fields, including...

Lifetime Concussions and Head Impact Exposure During Collegiate Athletics: A CARE Consortium Study

OBJECTIVE: Despite a growing interest in the long-term effects of concussion and repetitive head impacts (RHIs) on brain health, understanding is limited regarding the clinical and cognitive changes that may accrue during collegiate athletics. METHODS: Collegiate student-athletes...

Recent lifestyle change impacts sleep and circadian rhythms among the Indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia

ABSTRACT Sleep disorders are rising globally, but their lifestyle causes remain unclear. We recorded sleep-wake patterns via actigraphy from 1036 Orang Asli adults across 12 communities in Peninsular Malaysia undergoing market integration, marked by changes in permanent infrastru...

Sex-Based Differences in Severe Trauma and Hemorrhagic Shock: A Systematic Review of Pre-Clinical and Veterinary Animal Studies

Purpose: To systematically review preclinical studies to determine whether biological sex alters outcomes after severe trauma with hemorrhagic shock (T/HS), identify the mechanistic drivers of any sex dimorphism, and define key gaps that limit translation to critical care. Method...