Introduction This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the microbial communities in marine environments across different geographical regions, including the Mediterranean Sea (Northwest and Southwest), the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Indian Ocean. The goal of this research is to examine the diversity and composition of microbial life in these ecosystems and investigate the impact of environmental factors on...

Insulin resistance (IR) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are relevant concerns in the elderly population; as the world’s population ages, IR and CVD are two universal public health problems. While a link between IR a CVD has been established, the mediating mechanisms are uncertain and rigorous investigations are needed to fully elucidate them. The study aimed at assessing the relationship between epicardial fat (EF), an indic...