In this paper,we present four sets of photometric VRI light curves,and several LAMOST low and medium resolution spectra of contact binary CC Com.We revised the orbital parameters by simultaneously combining with previ...In this paper,we present four sets of photometric VRI light curves,and several LAMOST low and medium resolution spectra of contact binary CC Com.We revised the orbital parameters by simultaneously combining with previously published radial velocity measurements using the WilsonDevinney program.We used light curves at different observational times to obtain the starspot parameters.The values of the starspot radius are variable in short-and long-term scales,and their longitudes are stable.We updated the orbital period change of CC Com,and analyzed the periodic variation.The period of CC Com decreases at a rate of 4.66(±0.20)×10^(-11)d yr^(-1),which may be due to mass transfer from the secondary component to the primary component.The oscillation of its orbital period with a period of17.18(0.08)years and amplitude of 0.0018(1)d may be caused by the light time effect(LITE)via a third body of 0.06 M☉dwarf or magnetic activity cycle.Furthermore,we obtained one optical spectrum from the LAMOST survey,which gives the spectral type of CC Com as K7±2 V.Strong emissions exist in the Ha,and Ca 11 H&K lines in the observed spectrum,indicating strong chromospheric activity on CC Com.In the 12 LAMOST medium-resolution spectra,the EWs of Ha line are variable along the phase and time,which may be a plage or flare event.展开更多
Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.Obesity is associated with numerous pathological changes including insulin resistance,fatty liver,hyperlipidemias,and other obesity-r...Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.Obesity is associated with numerous pathological changes including insulin resistance,fatty liver,hyperlipidemias,and other obesity-related diseases.These comorbidities comprise a significant public health threat.Existing anti-obesity drugs have been limited by side effects that include depression,suicidal thoughts,cardiovascular complications and stroke.Acupuncture treatment has been shown to be effective for treating obesity and obesity-related conditions,while avoiding side effects.However,the mechanisms of acupuncture in treating obesity-related diseases,especially its effect on neural circuits,are not well understood.A growing body of research has studied acupuncture’s effects on the endocrine system and other mechanisms related to the regulation of neural circuits.In this article,recent research that was relevant to the use of acupuncture to treat obesity and obesity-related diseases through the neuroendocrine system,as well as some neural circuits involved,was summarized.Based on this,acupuncture’s potential ability to regulate neural circuits and its mechanisms of action in the endocrine system were reviewed,leading to a deeper mechanistic understanding of acupuncture’s effects and providing insight and direction for future research about obesity.展开更多
基金supported by the Joint Research Fund in Astronomy(Nos.11963002,U1631236)under a cooperative agreement between NSFC and CAS。
文摘In this paper,we present four sets of photometric VRI light curves,and several LAMOST low and medium resolution spectra of contact binary CC Com.We revised the orbital parameters by simultaneously combining with previously published radial velocity measurements using the WilsonDevinney program.We used light curves at different observational times to obtain the starspot parameters.The values of the starspot radius are variable in short-and long-term scales,and their longitudes are stable.We updated the orbital period change of CC Com,and analyzed the periodic variation.The period of CC Com decreases at a rate of 4.66(±0.20)×10^(-11)d yr^(-1),which may be due to mass transfer from the secondary component to the primary component.The oscillation of its orbital period with a period of17.18(0.08)years and amplitude of 0.0018(1)d may be caused by the light time effect(LITE)via a third body of 0.06 M☉dwarf or magnetic activity cycle.Furthermore,we obtained one optical spectrum from the LAMOST survey,which gives the spectral type of CC Com as K7±2 V.Strong emissions exist in the Ha,and Ca 11 H&K lines in the observed spectrum,indicating strong chromospheric activity on CC Com.In the 12 LAMOST medium-resolution spectra,the EWs of Ha line are variable along the phase and time,which may be a plage or flare event.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.81804180)。
文摘Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.Obesity is associated with numerous pathological changes including insulin resistance,fatty liver,hyperlipidemias,and other obesity-related diseases.These comorbidities comprise a significant public health threat.Existing anti-obesity drugs have been limited by side effects that include depression,suicidal thoughts,cardiovascular complications and stroke.Acupuncture treatment has been shown to be effective for treating obesity and obesity-related conditions,while avoiding side effects.However,the mechanisms of acupuncture in treating obesity-related diseases,especially its effect on neural circuits,are not well understood.A growing body of research has studied acupuncture’s effects on the endocrine system and other mechanisms related to the regulation of neural circuits.In this article,recent research that was relevant to the use of acupuncture to treat obesity and obesity-related diseases through the neuroendocrine system,as well as some neural circuits involved,was summarized.Based on this,acupuncture’s potential ability to regulate neural circuits and its mechanisms of action in the endocrine system were reviewed,leading to a deeper mechanistic understanding of acupuncture’s effects and providing insight and direction for future research about obesity.
