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Anticipating, preparing and acting to ameliorate this risk, particularly among low skilled construction workers, will save many livelihoods, as well as lives.Recent research suggests that reinforcement learning may underlie trait formation in social interactions with faces. The current study investigated whether the same learning mechanisms could be engaged for trait learning from voices. On each trial of a training phase, participants (N = 192) chose from pairs of human or slot machine targets that varied in the (1) reward value and (2) generosity of their payouts. Targets were either auditory (voices or tones; Experiment 1) or visual (faces or icons; Experiment 2) and were presented sequentially before payout feedback. A test phase measured participant choice behaviour, and a post-test recorded their target preference ratings. AZD7545 chemical structure For auditory targets, we found a significant effect of reward only on target choices, but saw higher preference ratings for more generous humans and slot machines. For visual targets, findings from previous studies were replicated participants learned about both generosity and reward, but generosity was prioritised in the human condition. These findings provide one of the first demonstrations of reinforcement learning of reward with auditory stimuli in a social learning task, but suggest that the use of auditory targets does alter learning in this paradigm. Conversely, reinforcement learning of reward and trait information with visual stimuli remains intact even when sequential presentation introduces a delay in feedback.Ventilatory deficits are common in old age and may result from neuromuscular dysfunction. Signaling via the tropomyosin-related kinase receptor B (TrkB) regulates neuromuscular transmission and, in young mice, is important for the generation of transdiaphragmatic pressure (Pdi). AZD7545 chemical structure Loss of TrkB signaling worsened neuromuscular transmission failure and reduced maximal Pdi, and these effects are similar to those observed in old age. Administration of TrkB agonists such as 7,8-dihydroxyflavone (7,8-DHF) improves neuromuscular transmission in young and old mice (18 mo; 75% survival). We hypothesized that TrkB signaling contributes to Pdi generation in old mice, particularly during maximal force behaviors. Old male and female TrkBF616A mice, with a mutation that induces 1NMPP1-mediated TrkB kinase inhibition, were randomly assigned to systemic treatment with vehicle, 7,8-DHF, or 1NMPP1 1 h before experiments. Pdi was measured during eupneic breathing (room air), hypoxia-hypercapnia (10% O2/5% CO2), tracheal occlusionmice. Treatment with the TrkB agonist 7,8-dihydroxyflavone did not affect Pdi generation when compared with age-matched mice. Inhibition of TrkB kinase activity did not affect the forces generated during lower force behaviors in old age.How humans visually select where to grasp an object depends on many factors, including grasp stability and preferred grasp configuration. We examined how endpoints are selected when these two factors are brought into conflict Do people favor stable grasps or do they prefer their natural grasp configurations? Participants reached to grasp one of three cuboids oriented so that its two corners were either aligned with, or rotated away from, each individual's natural grasp axis (NGA). All objects were made of brass (mass 420 g), but the surfaces of their sides were manipulated to alter friction 1) all-brass, 2) two opposing sides covered with wood, and the other two remained of brass, or 3) two opposing sides covered with sandpaper, and the two remaining brass sides smeared with Vaseline. link2 Grasps were evaluated as either clockwise (thumb to the left of finger in frontal plane) or counterclockwise of the NGA. Grasp endpoints depended on both object orientation and surface material. link2 For the all-brass object, grasps hat humans are not reluctant to adopt unusual grasp configurations to satisfy grasp stability.The unique Scottish legal system stands apart from the better-known Anglo-American legal system, with variations relating to jury size (15 vs. 12), the number of verdicts available (3 vs. 2) and majority size (simple majority vs. unanimous). At present, only a handful of investigations have explored the effects of the Scottish 'not proven' verdict on jurors, and only a single study has explored the combined impact of the unique elements of the Scottish legal system on juror and jury decision making. The current study is the first to investigate the views of Scottish legal professionals on the three-verdict system, 15-person jury and simple majority verdict system. The aim of the study is to inform public and political debate, involve legal stakeholders in policy changes and decision making and compare legal professionals' views with findings from previously conducted juror studies. Seventy-eight legal professionals took part in an online survey which asked for ratings and open responses on their attitudes to the Scottish (a) three-verdict system, (b) 15-person jury and (c) simple majority system. The results highlighted strong positive attitudes towards the 'not proven' verdict (particularly in a binary-verdict system of proven and not proven), 15-person juries and both the simple and qualified majority verdict systems. There was minimal support for reform towards an Anglo-American system. Instead, the reforms preferred by the legal professionals would be to require a qualified majority of 12/15 jurors, and to use a binary-verdict system of proven and not proven.Recent work has shown that human auditory cortex contains neural populations anterior and posterior to primary auditory cortex that respond selectively to music. However, it is unknown how this selectivity for music arises. To test whether musical training is necessary, we measured fMRI responses to 192 natural sounds in 10 people with almost no musical training. When voxel responses were decomposed into underlying components, this group exhibited a music-selective component that was very similar in response profile and anatomical distribution to that previously seen in individuals with moderate musical training. We also found that musical genres that were less familiar to our participants (e.g., Balinese gamelan) produced strong responses within the music component, as did drum clips with rhythm but little melody, suggesting that these neural populations are broadly responsive to music as a whole. Our findings demonstrate that the signature properties of neural music selectivity do not require musical training to develop, showing that the music-selective neural populations are a fundamental and widespread property of the human brain.NEW & NOTEWORTHY We show that music-selective neural populations are clearly present in people without musical training, demonstrating that they are a fundamental and widespread property of the human brain. Additionally, we show music-selective neural populations respond strongly to music from unfamiliar genres as well as music with rhythm but little pitch information, suggesting that they are broadly responsive to music as a whole.Animal models indicate that serotonin (5-HT) release onto motoneurons facilitates motor output, particularly during strong motor activities. However, evidence for 5-HT effects during human movement are limited. This study examined how antagonism of the 5-HT2 receptor, which is a 5-HT receptor that promotes motoneuron excitability, affects human movement. Ten healthy participants (24.2 ± 1.9 yr) ingested 8 mg of cyproheptadine (competitive 5-HT2 antagonist) in a double-blinded, placebo-controlled, repeated-measures design. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) of the motor cortex was used to elicit motor evoked potentials (MEPs) from biceps brachii. link3 First, stimulus-response curves (90%-160% active motor threshold) were obtained during very weak elbow flexions (10% of maximal). Second, to determine if 5-HT effects are scaled to the intensity of muscle contraction, TMS at a fixed intensity was applied during elbow flexions of 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and 100% of maximal. Cyproheptadine reduced the size of MEPs acroorque and lengthened inhibitory silent periods during maximal contractions. AZD7545 chemical structure We provide novel evidence that 5-HT2 receptors are involved in muscle activation, where 5-HT effects are strongest when a large number of descending inputs activate motoneurons.
Near-peer assisted learning (NPAL) has been welcomed in recent years as a favourable method for teaching medical students. It has proven advantages for both the educator and the learner. As such it was identified as an ideal approach for delivering the local curriculum within a paediatric surgical setting. link3 link2 Short duration of placements further suggests that structured tutorials would best guarantee coverage of the student curriculum. Our hypothesis was that the introduction of a structured programme such as this could lead to reduced dependence on senior staff for teaching, increased exposure of junior staff as educators, and increased coverage of the curriculum.

Curriculum outcomes were identified, and a series of tutorials developed for delivery by juniors within the department. Pre and post intervention questionnaires were given to students rotating through the department.

70 responses were analysed (23 pre; 47 post intervention). Reliance on Consultant teaching dropped 29% and engagement of surgical, GP and foundation trainees in teaching increased by 29%, 43% and 9% respectively. Overall curriculum coverage increased by 12%.

A near-peer assisted tutorial programme is an effective way of increasing coverage of the medical curriculum with benefits for tutors and learners, whilst increasing junior engagement in teaching and reducing burden on Consultants.
A near-peer assisted tutorial programme is an effective way of increasing coverage of the medical curriculum with benefits for tutors and learners, whilst increasing junior engagement in teaching and reducing burden on Consultants.The Tibetan chicken (Gallus gallus; TBC) is an indigenous breed found in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau that are well adapted to a hypoxic environment. The energy metabolism of embryonic brains in TBCs under hypoxia has been little reported. This study investigated changes in energy metabolism of the TBC brain during embryo development under hypoxia. link3 We found that TBCs exhibited a change of glycolysis and the tricarboxylic acid cycle during embryo development under hypoxia. Hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF)-1 was potentially involved in this by directly inducing overexpression of pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase 1 (PDK1) and the glycolytic genes hexokinase 1 (HK1) and lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) to increase glycolysis of TBCs to adapt to hypoxia. Although these may not be unique to TBCs, as we had also found similar results in Dwarf Laying Chickens, a lowland chicken breed, TBCs had a stronger regulating ability. In summary, our study revealed that HIF-1 induced energy metabolism changes in the TBC brain via upregulating expressions of PDK1 and other HIF-1 target genes like HK1 and LDHA to increase glycolysis for TBC hypoxic adaptations during embryo development. It indicates the potential application of TBC energy metabolism research for other animals living on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
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