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Maria Serena Paladini, Vittoria Spero, Veronica Begni, Francesca Marchisella, Alice Guidi, Piotr Gruca, Magdalena Lason, Ewa Litwa, Maurisz Papp, Marco A. Riva, Raffaella Molteni
Summary: The study suggests that the second-generation antipsychotic blonanserin may normalize emotionality deficits induced by Chronic Mild Stress in rats by modulating redox mechanisms in the prefrontal cortex, providing new insights into its therapeutic properties and potential use as a treatment for psychiatric disorders.
PHARMACOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Behavioral Sciences
Agnieszka Magierecka, Asa J. Lind, Antreas Aristeidou, Katherine A. Sloman, Neil B. Metcalfe
Summary: Animals exposed to chronic stress may exhibit altered patterns of hormone synthesis and behavior, but the exact effects of chronically stressful environments are not well understood. In this study, three-spined sticklebacks exposed to an unpredictable chronic stress protocol showed a decline in latency to feed during resting periods and an increase in activity levels during the presentation of stressors. This suggests there may be a trade-off between energy-demanding activities in fish subjected to a chronically unpredictable environment.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Guoying Qian, Sijie Yang, Ruonan Li, Gang Dou
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SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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David Cuban, Amanda E. Hewes, Alyssa J. Sargent, Derrick J. E. Groom, Alejandro Rico-Guevara
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JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
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Hagar Azulay, Nitzan Guy, Yoni Pertzov, Salomon Israel
Summary: Research on the effects of acute stress on social decision-making has found that acute stress can lead to seemingly contradictory egocentric or prosocial behaviors. Individual differences in trait empathy may moderate the impact of stress on behavior, with high empathetic individuals exhibiting more generous behavior under stress, while low empathy individuals display more selfish behaviors.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROSCIENCE
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Cory Langreck, Eric Wauson, Dakota Nerland, Brad Lamb, Tyler Folkerts, Lori Winter, Eileen Lu, Sarah Tague, Kenneth E. McCarson, Jonathan E. Ploski, Mounira Banasr, Ronald S. Duman, Miranda M. Roland, Victor Babich, Francesca Di Sole, Vanja Duric
Summary: The study indicates that hippocampal mitogen-activated protein kinase phosphatase-1 (MKP-1) plays a crucial role in connecting brain dysfunction with systemic illness under stress. Chronic corticosterone (CORT) treatment results in behavioral emotionality and systemic pathophysiological effects, including elevated renal inflammation protein markers.
BIOCHEMICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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Tharushi Prabha Keerthisinghe, Qin Yang, Agnes Chow, Mingliang Fang
Summary: The feeding state significantly influences chemical-induced gut microbial metabolic alterations, with a more pronounced response observed in the fed state compared to the fasted state.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
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Ana Lopez-Antia, Manuel E. Ortiz-Santaliestra, Francois Mougeot, Pablo R. Camarero, Rafael Mateo
Summary: Exposure to tebuconazole-treated seeds was found to affect the physiology and reproductive output of red-legged partridges, particularly at high doses. This highlights the need to revisit risk assessments for tebuconazole as a seed treatment in light of its potential effects on bird reproduction.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
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Behavioral Sciences
Mijail Rojas-Carvajal, Jimmy Chinchilla-Alvarado, Juan C. Brenes
Summary: The study found that administration of SCP increased locomotion in rats, reduced rearing behavior, and inhibited complex grooming. SCP also affected the production of ultrasonic vocalizations, with changes partially reverting back after SCP withdrawal.
BEHAVIOURAL BRAIN RESEARCH
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aude Kleiber, Jean-Michel Le-Calvez, Thierry Kerneis, Axel Batard, Lionel Goardon, Laurent Labbe, Valentin Brunet, Vitor Hugo Bessa Ferreira, Vanessa Guesdon, Ludovic Calandreau, Violaine Colson
Summary: Occupational enrichment shows promise for improving the welfare of farmed fish. This study tested different feeding predictability conditions for rainbow trout and found that using time and bubbles as feeding predictors can enhance their welfare. However, using only time as a predictor may have negative effects on fish welfare.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jessica G. Pollock, Alan W. Gordon, Kathryn M. Huson, Deborah A. McConnell
Summary: This study investigates the effects of different pasture allocation frequencies on the feeding behavior of grazing dairy cows. The results show that the animals display diurnal feeding patterns, with most grazing occurring during the day and ruminating occurring at night. Increased pasture allocation frequency leads to greater grazing and ruminating times, indicating the impact of resource competition on lower dominance animals.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alberto Ruiz Priego, Emilio Gonzalez Parra, Sebastian Mas, Jose Luis Morgado-Pascual, Marta Ruiz-Ortega, Sandra Rayego-Mateos
Summary: This study demonstrates that chronic exposure to BPA can lead to inflammatory infiltration, tubular injury, and fibrosis in the kidneys of healthy mice, and exacerbation of renal lesions in SNX mice. BPA also modulates the autophagy process and redox protective mechanisms in the kidneys, suggesting potential harmful effects of BPA in the kidneys.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
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Plant Sciences
Pasqua Veronico, Laura Cristina Rosso, Maria Teresa Melillo, Elena Fanelli, Francesca De Luca, Aurelio Ciancio, Mariantonietta Colagiero, Isabella Pentimone
Summary: Water stress influences gene expression during the development of nematode feeding site in tomato, particularly affecting genes involved in cell wall synthesis, degradation, and remodeling. Specific genes show altered expression patterns under water stress. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the molecular basis of root-knot nematode parasitism and provide potential targets for nematode control.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ida Bahnsen, Kristina V. Riddersholm, Leonardo V. de Knegt, Thomas S. Bruun, Charlotte Amdi
Summary: Physiological stress in sows can affect foetal development and piglet birth weight, with factors such as management practices, feeding systems, and parity potentially influencing cortisol levels. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between cortisol concentrations, stress, and its impact on foetal growth.
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
M. Majdeddin, U. Braun, A. Lemme, A. Golian, H. Kermanshahi, S. De Smet, J. Michiels
Summary: Dietary guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) affects creatine (Cr) metabolic pathways, leading to increased cellular Cr and improved broiler performance. However, its impact on oxidative status remains unclear. This study showed that GAA can enhance muscle energy metabolism and indirectly support tolerance against oxidative stress.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Aline Bertin, Ludovic Calandreau, Maryse Meurisse, Marion Georgelin, Rupert Palme, Sophie Lumineau, Cecilia Houdelier, Anne-Sophie Darmaillacq, Ludovic Dickel, Violaine Colson, Fabien Cornilleau, Christophe Rat, Joel Delaveau, Cecile Arnould
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2018)
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Developmental Biology
Nadege Aigueperse, Cecilia Houdelier, Celine Nicolle, Sophie Lumineau
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOBIOLOGY
(2019)
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Psychology, Biological
Aline Bertin, Frederique Mocz, Ludovic Calandreau, Rupert Palme, Sophie Lumineau, Anne-Sophie Darmaillacq, Ludovic Dickel, Cecile Arnould, Cecilia Houdelier
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2019)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Sophie Lumineau, Jodi L. Pawluski, Thierry D. Charlier, Amandine Beylard, Nadege Aigueperse, Aline Bertin, Frederic Levy
JOURNAL OF NEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2019)
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Behavioral Sciences
F. Pittet, C. Tyson, J. A. Herrington, C. Houdelier, S. Lumineau
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY
(2019)
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Behavioral Sciences
Soline Galuret, Sophie Lumineau, Damien Pouzol, Isabelle George
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Psychology, Biological
Lucie Desmedt, Isabelle George, Aicha Mohamed Benkada, Maxime Herve, Thierry Aubin, Sebastien Deregnaucourt, Sophie Lumineau
Review
Biology
Geoffrey Ruaux, Sophie Lumineau, Emmanuel de Margerie
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2020)
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Psychology, Biological
Nadege Aigueperse, Cecilia Houdelier, Oceane Le Bot, Emmanuel de Margerie, Sophie Lumineau
BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES
(2020)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Isabelle George, Noemie Lerch, Christelle Jozet-Alves, Sophie Lumineau
Summary: Lateralization refers to the dominance of one side of the body or brain in controlling motor or perceptual functions. Prenatal light exposure can influence visual lateralization in various species. While individual lateralization provides cognitive advantages, its impact on population level coordination is less clear. Studies suggest that intraspecific population-level lateralization may enhance coordination in social interactions, but in Japanese quail chicks, prenatal light exposure does not consistently induce lateralization nor influence social cohesion.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2021)
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Psychology, Biological
Joseph S. Lonstein, Thierry D. Charlier, Jodi L. Pawluski, Nadege Aigueperse, Maryse Meurisse, Frederic Levy, Sophie Lumineau
Summary: The study investigates the neural mechanisms underlying maternal caregiving behavior in laboratory rodents and Japanese quail. The medial preoptic area (mPOA) plays a crucial role in maternal acceptance and motivation, while the nucleus accumbens (NAC) shows longer-term changes in response to maternal experience. The findings suggest a conserved role for mPOA and NAC in maternal caregiving across vertebrates.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Marion Charrier, Sophie Lumineau, Marion Georgelin, Maryse Meurisse, Rupert Palme, Frederic Angelier, Fabien Cornilleau, Paul Constantin, Vincent Coustham, Celine Nicolle, Aline Bertin, Anne-Sophie Darmaillacq, Ludovic Dickel, Daniel Guemene, Ludovic Calandreau, Cecilia Houdelier
Summary: Prenatal maternal stress affects the emotional reactivity and cognitive abilities of offspring. The study found that PMS increases emotional reactivity in quail offspring and leads to an increased density of H3K27me3 positive cells in brain regions involved in emotional responses.
PSYCHONEUROENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Behavioral Sciences
C. Houdelier, M. Charrier, O. Le Bot, N. Aigueperse, V. Marasco, S. Lumineau
Summary: Prenatal maternal stress can have long-lasting effects on offspring's physiological and behavioral characteristics, but these effects can be modulated by the postnatal environment and maternal care. This study investigated the effects of prenatal maternal stress on offspring growth and emotional responses in Japanese quails, and found that the presence of an adoptive mother can counteract these effects.
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Biology
Geoffrey Ruaux, Kyra Monmasson, Tyson L. Hedrick, Sophie Lumineau, Emmanuel de Margerie
Summary: Birds, such as the common swift, have evolved energy-saving strategies during flight, including the touch-and-go drinking behavior. However, our study found that the swifts do not increase their speed when approaching a water surface with higher mechanical energy, but instead brake to reduce height and speed. This behavior is possibly a trade-off between energy expenditure and safety, as high speed increases the risk of falling into water.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Nadege Aigueperse, Cecilia Houdelier, Celine Nicolle, Sophie Lumineau
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2020)