Shreyan C. Gupta

Automation is a cornerstone of modern Linux system administration, bringing efficiency in executing repetitive tasks. In the past, the venerable and reliable cron utility was the go-to tool for automating recurring tasks. In recent years, however, a more modern alternative has emerged as a competitor to the classic cron: systemd timers. Although the systemd init system [1] has been around since 2010, setting timers through systemd still seems exotic and new to many Linux users.

Abstract Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has revolutionized our understanding of cellular variability by capturing gene expression profiles of individual cells. The importance of cell-to-cell variability in determining and shaping cell function has been widely appreciated. Nevertheless, differential expression (DE) analysis remains a cornerstone method in analytical practice.

Abstract Background: Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) regulates coronary artery function via lipid metabolism and immune cell recruitment. Increased EAT is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD), but aerobic exercise mitigates CAD. The effect of aerobic exercise on immune cells in EAT is unknown. We hypothesized that aerobic exercise creates an anti-inflammatory environment characterized by increased M2 macrophages and up-regulation of anti-inflammatory cytokine transcripts in EAT.