Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder, is characterized by synaptic dysregulation as its underlying pathophysiological mechanism. AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an intracellular energy sensor, plays a pivotal role in regulating synaptic integrity and function. Current treatments for ASD exhibit limited benefits in alleviating the core symptoms of ASD. Consequently, we investigated the therapeutic...

Land subsidence has been observed in many parts of the world. In Taiwan, the main cause is the excessive extraction of groundwater in alluvial plains. For limited land and water resources, it is essential to balance the development among economics, society and conservation issues in land subsidence‐affected areas. The Taiwan government promotes ‘prevention (non‐engineering)’ and ‘reclamation (engineering)’ strategies since the...