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Birthweight and its association with cardiometabolic risk parameters in rural Maya children from Yucatan, Mexico Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Julio Lara-Riegos, Hugo Azcorra, Juan Carlos Salazar-Rendón, Víctor Arana-Argáez, María Teresa Castillo-Burguete, Nina Mendez-Dominguez
Knowledge about the influence of early developmental factors on cardiometabolic health in the Maya is limited.To analyse the relationship between birthweight (BW) and cardiometabolic parameters in ...
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Total daily energy expenditure and elevated water turnover in a small-scale semi-nomadic pastoralist society from Northern Kenya Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Amanda McGrosky, Zane S. Swanson, Rebecca Rimbach, Hilary Bethancourt, Emmanuel Ndiema, Rosemary Nzunza, David R. Braun, Asher Y. Rosinger, Herman Pontzer
Pastoralists live in challenging environments, which may be accompanied by unique activity, energy, and water requirements.Few studies have examined whether the demands of pastoralism contribute to...
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Molecular characterisation of sickle cell disease and classification of major haplotypes associated with the β-globin cluster (HBB gene) by means of SNP marker sequencing in a group of samples from Bolívar, Colombia Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-20 Marcela Díaz-Matallana, Ignacio Briceño, Escilda Benavides-Benítez, Jaime E. Bernal, Julio C. Martínez-Lozano
Colombia has a mestizo population and the prevalence of haemoglobin variants varies according to each region, but heterozygous carriers can be found in all of them.To characterise sickle cell disea...
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Body composition after implementation of an enhanced parenteral nutrition protocol in the neonatal intensive care unit: a randomised pilot trial Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Emily M. Nagel, Jennifer Super, Nicholas A. Marka, Ellen W Demerath, Sara E Ramel
Very low birthweight (VLBW) infants are at risk for growth failure and poor neurodevelopment. Optimised parenteral nutrition may help promote optimal growth and development, but concerns that provi...
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Interrelationships among skeletal age, growth status and motor performances in female athletes 10–15 years Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Duarte Freitas, António Antunes, Martine Thomis, Ricardo Silva, Gonçalo Marques, Alípio Silva, Rui Nunes, Marcelo Delgado, Paulo Jardim, Rubina Xíxaro, Joana Silva, Francisco Fernandes, Robert M. Malina
Motor performances of youth are related to growth and maturity status, among other factors.To estimate the contribution of skeletal maturity status per se to the motor performances of female athlet...
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Anaemia among school children of different socioeconomical status in a city of Southern Brazil Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Karini da Rosa, Luana Beatriz Limberger, Maiara de Queiroz Fischer, Caroline dos Santos, Cézane Priscila Reuter, Charise Dallazem Bertol, Jorge André Horta, Silvia Isabel Rech Franke, Daniel Prá
Background: Iron deficiency is one of the leading causes of anaemia, with those most affected being children and women of childbearing age, in Brazil there is a scarcity of studies involving the lo...
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Genetic polymorphism analysis and forensic application evaluation of 57 insertion/deletion polymorphisms from Yi ethnic group in Yunnan Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Kuo Zeng, Dong Zhao
As a new kind of diallelic genetic marker, insertion/deletion (InDel) polymorphisms have recently been used in forensic science. However, there are relatively few studies on the forensic evaluation...
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Forensic parameters and population analysis of 21 autosomal STR loci in the Wuhu Han population from Anhui Province, East China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Yanyan Yang, Qianqian Li, Xinrui Yang, Ziwei Zhang, Yongliang Hu, Yue Zhang, Fang He
At present, there are no available genetic data on the AGCU EX22 Kit from the Wuhu Han population.This study investigates the applicability of the AGCU EX22 kit, designed for the Chinese population...
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Paediatric dominant and non-dominant handgrip reference curves and the association with body composition Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Catherine M. Avitabile, David R. Weber, Babette S. Zemel
Lack of paediatric reference data limits the utility of handgrip strength as a measure of fitness and well-being.To develop paediatric handgrip reference curves and evaluate associations with body ...
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The Nick Norgan Award 2023 Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Rachel Deevey
Published in Annals of Human Biology (Vol. 50, No. 1, 2023)
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Polymorphisms in PI3K/AKT genes and gene‑smoking interaction are associated with susceptibility to tuberculosis Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-12-20 Chunli Wu, Huixia Liu, Ying Lin, Rongjing An, Mian Wang, Hua Zhong, Hengzhong Yi, Qiaozhi Wang, Hongzhuan Tan, Lizhang Chen, Jing Deng, Mengshi Chen
Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) and protein kinase B (AKT) are involved in the clearance of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) by macrophages.This study aimed to investigate the effects of polym...
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Time to treat the climate and nature crisis as one indivisible global health emergency Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Kamran Abbasi, Parveen Ali, Virginia Barbour, Thomas Benfield, Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Gregory E. Erhabor, Stephen Hancocks, Richard Horton, Laurie Laybourn-Langton, Robert Mash, Peush Sahni, Wadeia Mohammad Sharief, Paul Yonga, Chris Zielinski
Published in Annals of Human Biology (Vol. 50, No. 1, 2023)
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Effects of orthodontic treatment on masticatory muscles activity: a meta-analysis Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Yuxiang Zhan, Minjie Yang, Shuoqiu Bai, Siqin Zhang, Yunqin Huang, Fansheng Gong, Xiaolin Nong
Context: A comprehensive meta-analysis was carried out to investigate the impact of orthodontics on masticatory muscles.Methods: A thorough search of various databases, including CNKI, Wan Fang, VI...
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Can we reduce injury risk during the adolescent growth spurt? An iterative sequence of prevention in male academy footballers Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 David Johnson, Sean Williams, Ben Bradley, Sean P. Cumming
Background: The adolescent growth spurt is associated with an increased risk of injury in young athletes.Aim: This study aimed to use an interdisciplinary collaboration between technical coaches, s...
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Development of an Okinawa panel for biogeographic inference of Okinawans Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Hiroaki Nakanishi, Vania Pereira, Claus Børsting, Torben Tvedebrink, Aya Takada, Kazuyuki Saito
The Precision ID Ancestry Panel with 165 SNP markers was unable to differentiate between mainland Japanese and Okinawa Japanese or to distinguish either of them from other East Asian populations.An...
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Unveiling genetic diversity and forensic utility of SureID® human DNA identification kits: a comprehensive analysis of 44 autosomal STR loci in English and Irish populations Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-10 Sasitaran Iyavoo, Jessica Perry, Simon Knights, Michalis Mavrommatis, Tatiana Petrova, Abigail Bevan, Stephen Cummings, Sharlize Pedroza Matute, Danlu Song, Thomas Haizel
Background: Human identification and kinship testing in forensic science rely on Short Tandem Repeat (STR) multiplex kits, typically containing loci recommended by standard sets. However, complemen...
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Bioinformatics analysis of the potential mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease induced by exposure to combined triazine herbicides Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Jianan Li, Ling Qi, Yuxin Chen, Haoming Lv, Haoran Bi
The development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is promoted by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Notably, combined exposure to triazine herbicides atrazine (ATR), simazine (SIM), and ...
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Population genetic analysis of 12 X-STR markers in Slovakia Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Zdenko Červenák, Filip Červenák, Andrej Choma, Marián Baldovič, Soňa Masnicová
Background: During the last 20 years, X-chromosomal STR markers have become widely used in forensic genetics and paternity testing. Nevertheless, to exploit their full potential in any given popula...
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Bioarchaeological study of ancient Teotihuacans based on complete mitochondrial genome sequences and diet isotopes Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Fuzuki Mizuno, Fuyuki Tokanai, Masahiko Kumagai, Koji Ishiya, Saburo Sugiyama, Michiko Hayashi, Kunihiko Kurosaki, Shintaroh Ueda
The Teotihuacan civilisation was the largest one in ancient Mesoamerica. The Teotihuacan city was born in the north-eastern Basin of Mexico around the second century BC, reached its peak in the fou...
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Editorial: EAA and ISGA congress Vilnius 2022 Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 Noël Cameron
Published in Annals of Human Biology (Vol. 50, No. 1, 2023)
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New hominin dental remains from the ∼2.04–1.95 Ma Drimolen Main Quarry, South Africa Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-10-09 A. B. Leece, J. M. Martin, S. Baker, C. Wilson, D. S. Strait, G. T. Schwartz, A. I. R. Herries
The Drimolen Palaeocave site is situated within the UNESCO Fossil Hominid Sites of South Africa World Heritage Area and has yielded numerous hominin fossils since its discovery in 1992. Most of the...
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Forensic characterisation and polymorphism analysis of 16 X-chromosomal STRs in the Jining Han population in Eastern China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-09-05 Yequan Wang, Ao Gao, Xiudi Hou, Qi Liu, Dan Wang, Zhen Dang
Abstract Background X-chromosomal short tandem repeats (X-STRs) are a useful supplementary approach to analysing autosomal markers in forensics and kinship studies; such markers are not well-characterised in many populations. Aim To investigate population genetic polymorphism and forensic characterisation of 16 X-STRs in the Jining Han population, and analyse genetic relationships with other Chinese
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Sex differences in radioulnar contrasts of the finger ridge counts across 21 human population samples Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 L. Polcerová, R. L. Jantz, M. Králík, M. Chovancová, M. Čuta
Abstract Aim: The aim of the present study was to demonstrate the existence of uniform sexual dimorphism in some radioulnar contrasts between different finger ridge counts within the same hand in a large set of populations, thus confirming the universal nature of this dimorphism in humans.Subjects and methods: We analysed individual finger ridge counts (10 values on each hand) of both hands from archival
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Cadmium exposure is associated with chronic kidney disease in a superfund site lead smelter community in Dallas, Texas Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-08-24 Bert B. Little, Giang T. Vu, Brad Walsh
Abstract Background: The study was conducted in a Dallas lead smelter community following an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund Cleanup project. Lead smelters operated in the Dallas community since the mid-1930s.Aim: To test the hypothesis that cadmium (Cd) exposure is associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) ≥ stage 3.Subjects and methods: Subjects were African American residents
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Genetic diversity of 23 Y-STR loci of the Lisu ethnic minority residing in Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan province, Southwest China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-31 Xiufeng Zhang, Hecheng Zheng, Chengjing Liu
Abstract Background The Lisu group is a unique minority in Yunnan province. However, there is a lack of Y-STR population data for Chinese Lisu and the genetic structure of the Lisu group and other populations is unclear. Aim To provide genetic data for 23 Y-STRs in the Chinese Lisu population from Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture, as well as to analyse population genetic relationships between Chinese
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Genetic polymorphism and forensic efficiency of 21 autosomal STR loci from Shandong Han population in Northern China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Qi Liu, Yawen Han, Xiudi Hou, Shuquan Zhao, Dan Wang, Shuyue Li, Yequan Wang
Abstract Background Highly polymorphic autosomal STR loci are useful for understanding population structure better and for forensic application, however the non-CODIS STR loci in the Han population of Shandong, located in Northern China, are not well-characterised. Aim To investigate population genetic polymorphism and forensic efficiency of 21 autosomal STR loci from the Shandong Han population in
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Linking infant size and early growth with maternal lifestyle and breastfeeding – the first year of life in the CRIBS cohort Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-13 Jelena Šarac, Dubravka Havaš Auguštin, Iva Šunić, Mario Lovrić, Natalija Novokmet, Sanja Musić Milanović, Lawrence M. Schell, Saša Missoni
Abstract Background Every third child in Croatia is classed as overweight or obese. Infant growth can represent early warning signs for obesity. Aim To detect early risk factors for obesity by investigating infant size and early growth trajectories and their association with maternal lifestyle and breastfeeding. Subjects and methods Ninety-eight mother–child pairs from the Croatian Islands’ Birth Cohort
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Genetic diversity of 23 STR loci of the Guizhou Tujia ethnic minority and the phylogenetic relationships with 22 other populations Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Shuhua Li, Siyu Chai, Limei Yu, Tao Zhang, Zulin Liu, Yinlei Lei, Kaiqin Chen, Hao Zhang, YanFei Liu, Pengyu Chen
Abstract Background Short tandem repeats (STR) are highly polymorphic DNA markers utilised in forensic personal identification and human population genetic research. Guizhou Tujia is one of the ancient minority groups in southwest China, however, the population has not been studied using the highly discriminating 23 STR Huaxia Platinum Kit. Aim To obtain genetic data from 23 autosomal STRs in Guizhou
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Diversity in matrilineages among the Jomon individuals of Japan Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-11 Fuzuki Mizuno, Yasuhiro Taniguchi, Osamu Kondo, Michiko Hayashi, Kunihiko Kurosaki, Shintaroh Ueda
Abstract Background The Jomon period of Japan is characterised by a unique combination of sedentary and hunting/gathering lifestyles, spanning for more than 10,000 years from the final Pleistocene to the Holocene. The transition from the preceding Palaeolithic period to the Jomon period is known to have begun with the appearance of pottery usage. However, knowledge of the genetic background of the
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Child growth and armed conflict Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Noël Cameron
Abstract Background During armed conflict, the non-combative population, and particularly children, are susceptible to the effects of conflict from a variety of perspectives; psychological stress, loss of food and resources, loss of accommodation, occupation, income, death of family members, etc. The Lancet recently published a special issue entitled ‘Maternal and child health and armed conflict’ concluding
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Relationship of digit ratio with sexual steroid hormone receptor related genes - single nucleotide polymorphisms in a sample from Northern China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-07 Jie Dang, Chengfeng Ma, Fan Li, Jing Zhang, Yuan Wang, Liang Peng, Zhenghao Huo, Hong Lu, Zhanbing Ma
Abstract Background Digit ratio, especially 2D:4D, is hypothesised as a potential biological marker of exposure to intrauterine sex hormones. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between 10 SNPs of sex steroid hormone receptor (SSHR) related genes and 2D:4D. Subjects and methods 814 college students were randomly selected as research participants. After taking pictures of both hands
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Geolocation prediction from STR genotyping: a pilot study in five geographically distinct global populations Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Mansi Arora, Hirak Ranjan Dash
Abstract Background Traditional CE-based STR profiles are highly useful for the purpose of individualisation. However, they do not give any additional information without the presence of the reference sample for comparison. Aim To assess the usability of STR-based genotypes for the prediction of an individual’s geolocation. Subjects and Methods Genotype data from five geographically distinct populations
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Sex-dependent association of DNA methylation in the coding region of the corticotropin-releasing hormone gene and schizophrenia spectrum disorder Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-04 Lili Qing, Peng Xiong, Yumei Lu, Hongyan Jiang, Shengjie Nie
Abstract Background Schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD) is a common mental disorder causing severe and chronic disability. Epigenetic changes in genes related to the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis are believed to play an important role in SSD pathogenesis. The methylation status of the corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) gene, which is central to the HPA axis, has not been investigated
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Evaluation and prediction of individual growth trajectories Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-07-02 Stef van Buuren
Abstract Background Conventional growth charts offer limited guidance to track individual growth. Aim To explore new approaches to improve the evaluation and prediction of individual growth trajectories. Subjects and methods We generalise the conditional SDS gain to multiple historical measurements, using the Cole correlation model to find correlations at exact ages, the sweep operator to find regression
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Deep phenotyping of pubertal development in Norwegian children: the Bergen Growth Study 2 Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Petur B. Juliusson, Ingvild S. Bruserud, Ninnie Helen Bakken Oehme, Andre Madsen, Ingvild H. Forthun, Melissa Balthasar, Karen Rosendahl, Kristin Viste, Astanand Jugessur, Lawrence M. Schell, Robert Bjerknes, Mathieu Roelants
Abstract Background The Bergen Growth Study 2 (BGS2) aims to characterise somatic and endocrine changes in healthy Norwegian children using a novel methodology. Subjects and methods A cross-sectional sample of 1285 children aged 6–16 years was examined in 2016 using novel objective ultrasound assessments of breast developmental stages and testicular volume in addition to the traditional Tanner pubertal
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Does stunting still matter in high-income countries? Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Joseph Freer, Joanna Orr, Robert Walton, Helen L. Storr, Leo Dunkel, Andrew J. Prendergast
Published in Annals of Human Biology (Vol. 50, No. 1, 2023)
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Age at menarche and chemical exposure: per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT), dichloro-diphenyl-dichloroethylene (DDE), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-26 Lawrence M. Schell, Casey N. West
Abstract Context Humans are now exposed to a multitude of chemicals throughout the life course, some of which may affect growth and development owing to their endocrine-like activity. Objective To assess the relationship of suspect toxicants to maturation, specifically to age at menarche. Methods We conducted two systematic reviews of age at menarche and PFOA, PFOS, PCBs and DDE/DDT based on publications
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From growth charts to growth status: how concepts of optimal growth and tempo influence the interpretation of growth measurements Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Babette S. Zemel
Abstract Growth measurements are largely uninterpretable without comparison to a growth chart. Consequently, the characteristics of a growth chart become an integral component of the interpretation of growth measurements. The concepts of optimal growth and tempo are well recognised by auxologists, yet their implications for interpretation of growth measurements remain problematic. This narrative review
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Human height: a model common complex trait Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Mitchell Conery, Struan F. A. Grant
Abstract Context Like other complex phenotypes, human height reflects a combination of environmental and genetic factors, but is notable for being exceptionally easy to measure. Height has therefore been commonly used to make observations later generalised to other phenotypes though the appropriateness of such generalisations is not always considered. Objectives We aimed to assess height’s suitability
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Genetic variants of FGFR family associated with height, hypertension, and osteoporosis Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-21 Hye-Won Cho, Hyun-Seok Jin, Yong-Bin Eom
Abstract Background Hypertension and osteoporosis are the most common types of health problems. A recent study suggested that the fibroblast growth factor receptor-like protein 1 (FGFRL1) gene in giraffes is the most promising candidate gene that may have direct effects on both the skeleton and the cardiovascular system. Aim Our study purposed to replicate the finding that the FGFR5 gene is related
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The problem of latent class trajectory analysis in child growth and obesity research Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-19 William Johnson
Published in Annals of Human Biology (Vol. 50, No. 1, 2023)
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Lower educational level remains associated with lower body height among Austrian conscripts born from 1961 through 2002 Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-08 Thomas Waldhör, Sylvia Kirchengast, Alfred Juan, Lin Yang
Abstract Growth patterns and final body height are influenced by genetic and socio-environmental factors. A major impact of education on growth has been documented. Body height increases with an increasing educational level. The present study focuses on the association patterns between body height and educational level among 1,734,569 Austrian male conscripts aged 17 to <19 born between 1961 and 2002
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The association between daytime sleep and general obesity risk differs by sleep duration in Iranian adults Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-06-02 Noushin Mohammadifard, Firoozeh Sajjadi, Fahimeh Haghighatdoost, Soraya Masoodi, Masoumeh Sadeghi, Hamidreza Roohafza, Maryam Maghroun, Hassan Alikhasi, Farzaneh Zamaneh, Parisa Zakeri, Simin Karimi, Nizal Sarrafzadegan
Abstract Background Sleep duration and daytime napping and obesity are related to adiposity; however, it is not clear whether the association between daytime napping and adiposity measures can differ by sleep duration. Aim To clarify the association between daytime napping and general and abdominal obesity based on sleep duration of participants. Subjects and methods This cross-sectional study was
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Genetic analysis of 23 Y-STR loci in the Va population from Yunnan Province, Southwest China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-24 Jing Yuan, Lei Huang, Yuan Yin, Xiufeng Zhang
Abstract Background Y-chromosomal short tandem repeat (Y-STR) polymorphisms are widely used in forensic DNA analysis. However, there is a lack of information about the Chinese Va population in the Y-STR Haplotype Reference Database. Aim To establish the Y-chromosome Haplotype Reference Database of the Yunnan Va population and investigate the population genetic relationships with other geographically
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Establishment of reference intervals for bone turnover markers in healthy Chinese older adults Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Li-Li Sun, Rong-Rong Cao, Jin-Di Wang, Guo-Long Zhang, Fei-Yan Deng, Shu-Feng Lei
Abstract Background Reference ranges for bone turnover markers (BTMs) are still lacking in the healthy Chinese population. Aim To establish reference intervals for BTMs and to investigate the correlations between BTMs and bone mineral density (BMD) in Chinese older adults. Subjects and methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 2511 Chinese subjects aged over 50 yrs residing
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The genetic structure and admixture of Manchus and Koreans in northeast China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-18 Na Sun, Le Tao, Rui Wang, Kongyang Zhu, Xiangjun Hai, Chuan-Chao Wang
Abstract Background The fine-scale genetic profiles and population history of Manchus and Koreans remain unclear. Aim To infer a fine-scale genetic structure and admixture of Manchu and Korean populations. Subjects and methods We collected and genotyped 16 Manchus from Liaoning and 18 Koreans from Jilin province with about 700K genome-wide SNPs. We analysed the data using principal component analysis
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A simple anthropometric estimation formula for healthy female labourers’ leg volume Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Hsin-Hung Tu
Abstract Background Leg volume (LV) is an important reference in nutrition, physiology in exercise, or clinical diagnosis. Therefore, how to evaluate LV easily and quickly with accuracy is important in these areas. Aim To develop a simple anthropometric estimation formula with ease of use and good accuracy for leg volume (LV) of female labourers. Subjects One hundred and thirty female labourers (110
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Prevalence of malnutrition among Samoan children aged 5 to 11 years in 2019–2020 Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-05-11 Courtney C. Choy, Vaimoana Filipo Lupematasila, Maria Siulepa Arorae, Faatali Tafunaina, Folla Unasa, Christina Soti-Ulberg, Muagututia S. Reupena, Rachel L. Duckham, Kima Faasalele-Savusa, Take Naseri, Nicola L. Hawley
Abstract Background Globally, rapid economic development, urbanisation, and nutrition transitions have led to rising levels of malnutrition in all forms. Aim The study objective was to document the prevalence of overweight/obesity, underweight, stunting, and anaemia among Samoan children in 2019–2020. Subjects and methods Children from the Ola Tuputupua’e “Growing Up” in Samoa study at ages 5–11 years
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The growth status of North Korean refugee adolescents in South Korea: comparison with South Korean adolescents Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-04-24 So-Yeong Kim, Hye-Min Ku, Seong-Woo Choi
Abstract Aim To assess the growth status of North Korean refugee adolescents (NKRA) living in South Korea (SK) and compare their growth status with that of SK adolescents (SKA). Subjects and methods NKRA were interviewed from 2017 to 2020, whereas the data for SKA were from the 2016 to 2018 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys. SKA and NKRA were matched by age and gender in a 3:1
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Urbanisation and its associated factors affecting human gut microbiota: where are we heading to? Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-30 Farhat Abjani, Priya Madhavan, Pei Pei Chong, Karuthan Chinna, Charles Anthony Rhodes, Yvonne Ai Lian Lim
Abstract Context The continuous rise in urbanisation and its associated factors has been reflected in the structure of the human gut ecosystem. Objective The main focus of this review is to discuss and summarise the major risk factors associated with urbanisation that affect human gut microbiota thus affecting human health. Methods Multiple medical literature databases, namely PubMed, Google, Google
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Forensic characteristics and genetic substructure analysis of the Handan Han population, Northern China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Chi-Zao Wang, Lan-Hai Wei, Jia-Shuo Zhang, Xue-Er Yu, Ru-Feng Bai, Hui Li, Mei-Sen Shi, Shu-Hua Ma
Abstract We analysed the forensic characteristics and substructure of the Handan Han population based on 36 Y-STR (short tandem repeat) and Y-SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) markers. The two most dominant haplogroups in Handan Han, O2a2b1a1a1-F8 (17.95%) and O2a2b1a2a1a (21.51%), and their abundant downstream branches, reflected the strong expansion of the precursor of the Hans in Handan. The
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Age at menarche and its association with blood pressure in adult women of developing countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-21 Gaili Wang, Weihao Shao, Xiaorui Chen, Caifang Zheng, Bowen Zhang, Weidong Zhang
Abstract Context Evidence about the effect of age at menarche (AAM) on blood pressure (BP) has largely been drawn from studies in developed countries. Studies in developing countries are expanding recently but have not been summarised. Objective To systematically explore the association between AAM and BP and the potential modifiers in developing countries. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, and Web
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Genomic diversity and differentiation of Alu insertion polymorphisms in a native British and four South Asian migrant populations Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Rebekah Beaumont, Liz Akam, Puneetpal Singh, Jasvinder Singh Bhatti, Sarabjit Mastana
Abstract Background Alu insertions are bi-allelic and primate-specific, this makes them a useful marker for studying genetic variation, migration patterns, forensic analyses, paternity, and evolutionary heritage; however, specific population studies are limited. Aim The objective of this study is to document the level and extent of genetic variation at 39 different Alu loci in five populations (British
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Genetic association in CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genes elevate the risk of prostate cancer Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Sm Faysal Bellah, Md. Abdus Salam, S. M. Saker Billah, Md Rezaul Karim
Abstract Background CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 are biologically potential genes responsible for prostate cancer. Aim We aimed to analyse the expression and association of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genes in prostate cancer. Subjects and methods Web-based bioinformatics tools were used to assess the association of CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 genes with prostate cancer risks. A case-control study of 210 prostate cancer cases and
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Body fat and muscle in relation to heart rate variability in young-to-middle age men: a cross sectional study Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-07 Selma Cvijetic, Jelena Macan, Dario Boschiero, Jasminka Z. Ilich
Abstract Background While obesity is recognisably associated with changes in heart rate variability (HRV), the association between skeletal muscle mass and HRV is less clear. Aims In this cross sectional study, we analysed the association of body fat (four parameters) and muscle mass (five parameters) with indicators of HRV activity. Subjects and methods Assessment of body composition and HRV was performed
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Phylogenetic analyses of 41 Y-STRs and machine learning-based haplogroup prediction in the Qingdao Han population from Shandong province, Eastern China Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Guang-Yao Fan, De-Zhi Jiang, Yao-Heng Jiang, Wei Song, Ying-Yun He, Nixon Austin Wuo
Abstract Background Known for its rich history and culture, Qingdao is a typical symbol of Chinese maritime culture. Its unique genetic landscape has aroused interest among geneticists and forensic scientists. However, the genetic landscape of Qingdao has never been uncovered. Aim This investigation intends to provide light on Qingdao’s paternal genetic diversity and its evolutionary connections to
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Forensic efficiency evaluation of a novel multiplex panel of InDels and STRs in the Guizhou Han population and its phylogenetic relationships with other reference populations Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Yanhua Zheng, Ting Wang, Kun He, Yunteng Yang, Jiangtao You, Xiaolan Huang, Hongling Zhang, Zheng Ren, Qiyan Wang, Jiang Huang, Xiaoye Jin
Abstract Background Insertion/deletion polymorphism (InDel), as the third genetic marker, has been given a lot of attention by forensic geneticists since it has the advantages of extensive distributions in the human genome, small amplicon, and low mutation rate. However, the extant InDel panels were only viewed as supplemental tools for kinship analyses. In addition, these panels were not conductive
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Genetic polymorphism of 27 Y-STR loci in Kazakh populations from Eastern Kazakhstan Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Yeldar Ashirbekov, Anastassiya Nogay, Arman Abaildayev, Aigul Zhunussova, Zhaxylyk Sabitov, Maxat Zhabagin
Abstract Background The establishment of a national haplotype database is important for forensic and genetic applications and requires studying genetic polymorphisms at Y-STR sites. However, the genetic structure of the Eastern Kazakhstan population is poorly characterised. Aim To investigate the genetic polymorphisms of 27 Y-STR loci in the Kazakh population from Eastern Kazakhstan and analyse the
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Haplotypic polymorphisms and forensic applications in Chinese Hunan Han population based on a series of Y-STR loci: a perspective of paternal inheritance Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Ming Zhao, Wei Cui, Yunying Zhang, Qiong Lan, Bofeng Zhu
Abstract Background Hunan, a multinational province in China, possesses more than fifty ethnic groups, such as the Han, Yao, Tujia, Miao, and so on. Aims To evaluate the forensic efficiency of the novel panel and investigate the genetic relationships between Hunan Han population and 12 other reference populations from China. Subjects and methods Haplotypic data of 153 unrelated males of Hunan Han population
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Association study of PCSK9 SNPs (rs505151 & rs562556) and their haplotypes with CVDs in Indian population Ann. Hum. Biol. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2023-03-06 Kiran Devi, Archna Bhargave, Imteyaz Ahmad, Anita Yadav, Ranjan Gupta
Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has emerged as the most prevalent cause of death in India. Pro-protein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) gene has been found to be associated with lipid levels and a biomarker for susceptibility of CVD. Aim To study the association of PCSK9 SNPs rs505151 & rs562556 and their haplotypes with CVDs in the Indian population. Subjects & methods The