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l-theanine: From tea leaf to trending supplement – does the science match the hype for brain health and relaxation? Dashwood & Visioli
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ABSTRACT L-Theanine is a distinctive non-protein amino acid prevalent in tea leaves. Recent interest in its possible application as a dietary supplement has increased, particularly about assertions related to facilitating relaxation and enhancing cognition. This review examines the chemical, metabolism, and alleged biological activity of l-theanine. It is efficiently absorbed from the gut and…
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BDSM, becoming and the flows of desire by Charlotta Carlström
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ABSTRACT This research analyzes the process of becoming among BDSM practitioners, based on a five-year qualitative ethnographic study of Bondage and Discipline/Dominance and Submission/Sadism and Masochism (BDSM) in Sweden. Comprehensive interviews were conducted with 29 self-identified BDSM practitioners, and their narratives were examined using theme analysis. Incorporating the Deleuzian notion of becoming, BDSM is…
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International consensus guideline for trustworthy and deployable artificial intelligence in healthcare
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The FUTURE-AI project presents an international consensus guideline aimed at ensuring trustworthy and deployable AI throughout its entire lifecycle in healthcare settings. Authors: Stijn Van de Maele, Nikolaos Dikaios, Jacob Jaremko, Geert Litjens, Marc Dewey, Marc Niethammer, Carolina Wählby, Rickmer Braren, Mattias P. Heinrich, Rick G. Bartram, Ivana Isgum, Nikita Moriakov, Andrew F. Frangi,…