There is a deficit in the understanding of immune response polarity during sepsis and acute inflammation. Skewing of the polarity can lead to immunometabolic dysfunction, organ failure, and death from sepsis. Sirtuins are ...

In this thesis, I examine the character of King Nala in Book 3 of the Mahabharata by analyzing how his characterizations fit into the epic's overall sociopolitical context. Specifically, I argue that Nala's depictions as ...