This experimental study investigates the influence of mindfulness practice on susceptibility to evaluative conditioning, a psychological phenomenon wherein attitudes toward a neutral stimulus are modified through its association with positive or negative stimuli. A sample of participants underwent a mindfulness intervention, while another group served as controls. Both groups completed tasks involving evaluative conditioning paradigms, including measures of attitude change toward neutral stimuli paired with positive and negative stimuli. Results indicate that individuals who engaged in mindfulness practice exhibited reduced susceptibility to evaluative conditioning compared to control participants. These findings contribute to understanding the potential role of mindfulness in cognitive processes related to attitude formation and modification.

This study investigates the influence of fermented aloe cortex residue as feed additives on pig growth performance. Aloe cortex residue, a byproduct of aloe vera processing, was subjected to fermentation to enhance its nutritional value and digestibility. Pigs were provided with feed containing varying concentrations of fermented aloe cortex residue, and their growth parameters, including weight gain, feed intake, and feed conversion ratio, were monitored over a specified period. Results indicate that the inclusion of fermented aloe cortex residue in pig feed positively impacts growth performance, suggesting its potential as a valuable feed additive in swine nutrition.

Epigenetic inactivation of tumor suppressor genes caused by hypermethylation of the promoter area is as characteristic of the tumor process as genetic disorders, serving as an alternative mechanism of the function loss by the tumor suppressor genes. An analysis of the promoter area of RARв2 gene-suppressors has been performed in the normal condition and in breast cancer by methyl-sensitive polymerase chain reaction. Methylation of CpG-dinucleotides in the RARв2 gene promoter area was demonstrated. Abnormal methylation of the RARв2 gene promoter area may be used as a marker for early diagnosis and monitoring of the treatment efficacy in patients with the breast cancer.