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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Wanchang Zhang, Hongru Wang, Debora Y. C. Brandt, Beijuan Hu, Junqing Sheng, Mengnan Wang, Haijiang Luo, Yahui Li, Shujie Guo, Bin Sheng, Qi Zeng, Kou Peng, Daxian Zhao, Shaoqing Jian, Di Wu, Junhua Wang, Guang Zhao, Jun Ren, Wentian Shi, Joep H. M. Van Esch, Sirawut Klingunga, Rasmus Nielsen, Yijiang Hong
Summary: Through genome research on the genetic basis and domestication history of different morphological characteristics of Betta fish, the study reveals the complex genetic regulatory network behind traits and identifies the genetic basis of multiple traits, laying a foundation for Betta fish as a genetic model for studying vertebrate morphology and behavior.
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Behavioral Sciences
Jessica Janine de Oliveira, Priscila Fernandes Silva, Fivia de Araujo Lopes, Ana Carolina Luchiari
Summary: Individual differences in behavior are mainly reflected in Siamese fighting fish, with males exhibiting more aggression and females displaying more boldness, which influences female mate choice. Females prefer bold and nonaggressive red males. Gender-related behavioral profiles may reflect ecological differences between male and female Siamese fighting fish.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Psychology, Biological
Julia Alvarenga Oliveira, Jose Gilmar da Silva Souza, Daniella Aparecida de Jesus Paula, Barbara do Carmo Rodrigues Virote, Luis David Solis Murgas
Summary: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of visual isolation and oxytocin on the aggressive behavior of male Betta splendens. The results showed that visual isolation had no effect on aggression, while exposure to oxytocin reduced the frequency of aggressive behavior.
BEHAVIOURAL PROCESSES
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Yuling Chen, Weiwei Li, Lingli Xiang, Xiangyuan Mi, Ming Duan, Chenxi Wu
Summary: This study used adult zebrafish as a model to investigate the influence of fish personality on microplastics exposure. The results showed that bold zebrafish exhibited higher feeding activities and ingested more microplastics compared to shy zebrafish. Furthermore, zebrafish showed a preference for ingesting brine shrimp when both shrimp and microplastics were provided. The study highlights the importance of considering fish personality in future toxicity studies and risk assessments of microplastics-exposed fish.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2022)
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Genetics & Heredity
Yunbang Zhang, Yihui Mei, Aiying Cao, Sen Li, Chuan He, Liyuan Song, Jian Gao, Yurong Zhu, Xiaojuan Cao
Summary: In this study, researchers performed tail fin amputation and regeneration experiments on red and white betta fish. Transcriptome analysis identified genes related to fin regeneration and color. The study revealed the strong fin regeneration ability and variety of colors in betta fish. This research has important implications for fish tissue regeneration and the aquaculture and breeding of betta fish.
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Fisheries
Karun Thongprajukaew, Suriyanee Takaeh, Noirin Esor, Suktianchai Saekhow, Saowalak Malawa, Nutt Nuntapong, Waraporn Hahor, Aree Choodum
Summary: This study determined the minimum water volume needed to humanely transport Siamese fighting fish. The results showed that 80 mL of water was the most suitable volume for transporting the fish, and can serve as a guide for local overland shipping of male Siamese fighting fish.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
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Entomology
Maria J. Golab, Szymon Sniegula, Tomas Brodin
Summary: This study examined the variation in behavioral profiles of damselflies along a latitudinal gradient and found that there were differences in the expression of behavior traits at different latitudes, but these differences did not always follow the expected pattern. Local factors may play a stronger role in shaping behavior traits than latitude.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Thais Agues-Barbosa, Priscilla V. C. Andrade, Priscila Fernandes Silva, Clarissa de Almeida Moura, Nicole L. Galvao, Fulvio A. M. Freire, Ana Carolina Luchiari
Summary: Individuals within a population show behavioral responses that vary due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. This study investigates the relationship between behavior and hormonal levels in the fighting fish Betta splendens, finding that aggressive behavior and learning performance are related to reproductive investment and variation in hormone levels.
GENERAL AND COMPARATIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Fisheries
Lucsame Gruneck, Vasana Jinatham, Phatthanaphong Therdtatha, Siam Popluechai
Summary: This study investigated the differences in gut microbiota profiles of healthy Siamese fighting fish at different life stages. The results showed significant differences in overall bacterial profiles between young and adult fish, as well as changes in bacterial diversity with age. The study also identified variations in the abundance of Proteobacteria phylum members and their predicted functions between young and adult fish, suggesting their potential role in improving fish growth. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the role of gut microbiota and its association with host factors.
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Fisheries
Saowalak Malawa, Nutt Nuntapong, Sugree Waeowannajit, Karun Thongprajukaew
Summary: The aggression of Siamese fighting fish during courtship and reproductive behaviors can result in torn fins. However, treating fish with fermented water of plants has been found to significantly improve the natural regeneration of torn fins.
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Biology
Huapu Chen, Xiaomeng Li, Yaorong Wang, Chunhua Zhu, Hai Huang, Wei Yang, Guangli Li
Summary: Transcriptomic analysis was performed on Betta splendens to generate genetic data for developing polymorphic SSR markers and identifying functional genes. The data obtained not only enriched genetic information but also effectively facilitated the development of SSR markers, accelerating further studies on genetic variation, evolution, comparative genomics, linkage mapping, and molecular breeding in B. splendens.
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Genetics & Heredity
Trieu-Duc Vu, Yuki Iwasaki, Kenshiro Oshima, Ming-Tzu Chiu, Masato Nikaido, Norihiro Okada
Summary: The study reveals that brain-transcriptomic profiles synchronize with behavioral changes during aggressive interactions between male Betta splendens fish. Certain gene expression changes are unique to different fighting stages, while others show transient or persistent alterations across all stages. After fighting ceases, a basal neurogenomic state emerges where gene expression changes are minimized and consistent across individuals. Genes related to metabolism, autism spectrum disorder, and long-term memory still differentiate losers from winners even in this state.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Suktianchai Saekhow, Nutt Nuntapong, Krisna Rungruangsak-Torrissen, Karun Thongprajukaew
Summary: The proposed homemade egg-based diet (EBD) was studied as an alternative feed for Siamese fighting fish. The growth performance of fish fed with EBD and Betta Bio-Gold was similar but significantly higher than those fed with Sakura. EBD improved intestinal protein-digesting enzyme activity, muscle protein synthesis capacity, and carcass lipid in fish.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Vu Trieu-Duc, Kenshiro Oshima, Kenya Matsumura, Yuri Iwasaki, Ming-Tzu Chiu, Masato Nikaido, Norihiro Okada
Summary: This study provides the first comprehensive view of alternative splicing induced by fighting interactions in a fish species, particularly highlighting intron retention events in winners and losers. The findings suggest that these splicing events are associated with synapse assembly, ion transport, and regulation of protein secretion.
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Ecology
Maria J. Golab, Szymon Sniegula, Andrzej Antol, Tomas Brodin
Summary: Animal personality research has gained increasing attention in ecological studies in the past two decades, with some areas still requiring further development and more studies involving a wider variety of traits and species. This study on damselflies found that traits related to courtship and boldness were repeatable across different contexts, while only one aggressive behavior trait showed repeatability. The presence of within-population personality differences in adult damselflies in the wild was demonstrated for the first time, suggesting Calopteryx splendens as a promising model species for testing personality under controlled conditions.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Evolutionary Biology
Beata Ujvari, Camille Jacqueline, Dorothee Misse, Valentin Amar, Jay C. Fitzpatrick, Geordie Jennings, Christa Beckmann, Sophie Rome, Peter A. Biro, Robert Gatenby, Joel Brown, Luis Almeida, Frederic Thomas
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2019)
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Behavioral Sciences
David J. Mitchell, Antoine M. Dujon, Christa Beckmann, Pete A. Biro
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(2020)
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Ornithology
Nadya M. Sotnychuk, Larynn R. Cutshaw, Laura Tuhela, Christa Beckmann
EMU-AUSTRAL ORNITHOLOGY
(2020)
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Psychology, Biological
Peter A. Biro, Frederic Thomas, Beata Ujvari, Bart Adriaenssens, Christa Beckmann
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Evolutionary Biology
Frederic Thomas, Mathieu Giraudeau, Nolwenn M. Dheilly, Flora Gouzerh, Justine Boutry, Christa Beckmann, Peter A. Biro, Rodrigo Hamede, Jerome Abadie, Sophie Labrut, Margaux Bieuville, Dorothee Misse, Georgina Bramwell, Aaron Schultz, Guillaume Le Loc'h, Orsolya Vincze, Benjamin Roche, Francois Renaud, Tracey Russell, Beata Ujvari
EVOLUTIONARY APPLICATIONS
(2020)
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Justine Boutry, Antoine M. Dujon, Anne-Lise Gerard, Sophie Tissot, Nick Macdonald, Aaron Schultz, Peter A. Biro, Christa Beckmann, Rodrigo Hamede, David G. Hamilton, Mathieu Giraudeau, Beata Ujvari, Frederic Thomas
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Fisheries
Peter A. Biro, John R. Post, Christa Beckmann
Summary: Accumulation of lipid reserves is crucial for the overwinter survival of animals, with fish in productive lakes having higher lipid content and steeper allometric slopes, leading to higher survival rates during winter. This suggests that overwinter mortality exerts a stronger selective pressure on fish populations than previously thought.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
(2021)
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Ecology
Benjamin G. Fanson, Kerry V. Fanson, Peter A. Biro
Summary: The study found that repeatability of locomotor activity in Q-flies increased with the carbohydrate content of the diet in different nutritional environments, suggesting that nutrient availability limits the expression of genetic activity. The results highlight the importance of considering the complexities of nutrient content and composition in studies of the evolutionary potential of traits and individual variation in behavior.
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Ecology
David J. Mitchell, Christa Beckmann, Peter A. Biro
Summary: Studies have shown significant and widespread individual differences in residual variance, particularly in behavioral traits. Future research could further explore the ecological and evolutionary implications of individual differences in residual variance.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2021)
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Psychology, Biological
Jarrod Mesken, Christa Beckmann, Paul G. McDonald
Summary: Researchers use 3D-printing to create accurate and standardized animal models, but traditional coloring methods are time-consuming and require artistic skill. This study presents a simple workflow using photograph-accurate paper skin to provide surface coloration, creating highly detailed and standardized models with minimal training. The method allows for digital sharing with other researchers, enhancing repeatability in the field.
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Ornithology
Christa Beckmann, Richard E. Major, Greta J. Frankham, Shina Thomas, Peter A. Biro, Beata Ujvari, Linda Neaves
Summary: The study highlights the threat of habitat loss to the vulnerable Flame Robin species, particularly at high elevations vulnerable to climate change. Genetic diversity among populations shows no significant differences, with limited recent migration likely due to fragmentation.
EMU-AUSTRAL ORNITHOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Peter A. Biro, Frederic Thomas, Beata Ujvari, Christa Beckmann
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Behavioral Sciences
Tomas O. Cornwell, Ian D. McCarthy, Peter A. Biro
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Psychology, Biological
Umit Yilmaz, Kevser Tanbek
Summary: This study investigated the effects of intracerebroventricular administration of Spexin on the hypothalamus-pituitary-thyroid axis and energy expenditure in rats. The results showed that Spexin reduced food consumption and body weight, increased thyroid hormones, and enhanced energy metabolism.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
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Psychology, Biological
Kuei-Yu Chien, Yun-Ju Chen, Kuo-Jen Hsu, Chiao-Nan Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effects of a high-protein diet and high-intensity interval training on appetite and weight loss in obese middle-aged individuals. The results showed that consuming a high-protein drink and following a high-protein diet after exercise can reduce post-exercise appetite and the frequency of late-night snacking.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Melissa Alves Braga Oliveira, Ana Carolina Odebrecht Vergne de Abreu, Debora Barroggi Constantino, Andre C. Tonon, Antoni Diez-Noguera, Fernanda Gaspar Amaral, Maria Paz Hidalgo
Summary: Biological processes in living organisms exhibit strong rhythmicity and are regulated by internal timing systems. Understanding the influence of biological rhythms is crucial for experimental design and reporting.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
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Psychology, Biological
Yanqun Cao, Hao Chen, Yinna Tan, Xu-Dong Yu, Chuli Xiao, Yin Li, James Reilly, Zhiming He, Xinhua Shu
Summary: There is evidence to suggest that chronic stress impacts neurochemical homeostasis and contributes to mental disorders. This study investigates the therapeutic potential of p-coumaric acid (p-CA), a natural compound found in vegetables and fruits, against stress-associated mental disorders. The findings suggest that p-CA could alleviate cognitive deficits and depression-like behavior in mice exposed to chronic restraint stress (CRS) by regulating the PKA-CREB-BDNF signaling pathway.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
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Psychology, Biological
Mai O. Spaulding, Jessica R. Hoffman, Grace C. Madu, Magen N. Lord, Caroline Soares Iizuka, Kevin P. Myers, Emily E. Noble
Summary: Food insecurity is associated with obesity and disordered eating behaviors. Studying a rodent model, researchers found that adolescent food insecurity may increase susceptibility to obesity and altered eating behaviors during adulthood.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
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Psychology, Biological
K. Oberman, B. L. van Leeuwen, M. Nabben, J. E. Villafranca, R. G. Schoemaker
Summary: The present study investigated the post-operative complications and therapeutic potential of J147 in male Zucker rats, and found that J147 treatment had positive effects on behavioral and metabolic parameters, but did not affect neuroinflammation. The results suggest that a combination of acute and chronic J147 treatment may be optimal for treatment.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Mathieu Cournoyer, Alice Maldera, Alexandre-Charles Gauthier, Fabien Dal Maso, Marie-Eve Mathieu
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive view of the literature on the effect of different odors on physical activity through a systematic review. It was found that pleasant odors have a positive impact on participants' physical activity. However, better methodological consistency is needed in studies to produce more meaningful results.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
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Psychology, Biological
Gabriel R. Gilmore, Jeff Dyche
Summary: This study examined sleep, sleep/wake regularity, and cognition in college students diagnosed with depression and using serotonergic antidepressants, comparing them to those without a depression diagnosis. The results showed that students using antidepressants had slightly longer wake after sleep onset and lower sleep efficiency, but these differences were likely not noticed by the participants. There were no differences in sleep regularity or cognition between the two groups.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Erica A. Cross, Kim L. Huhman, H. Elliott Albers
Summary: Social stress plays a significant role in the development of neuropsychiatric disorders and can lead to behavioral deficits such as social withdrawal. This study investigates the impact of social stress on social reward in Syrian hamsters. The results show that subordinate and socially defeated males have reduced motivation for social interactions compared to dominant males. Additionally, winning males exhibit greater activation in the mesolimbic dopamine system compared to losers. In females, there were no differences in social entries between winners and losers, but winning females display more activation in the NAc shell.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Daniel A. R. Cabral, Maria L. M. Rego, Eduardo B. Fontes, Vagner D. O. Tavares
Summary: This study examined the association between body mass index (BMI) and negative emotional states (NES) in men with substance use disorders (SUD) undergoing treatment. The findings showed a positive correlation between BMI and stress, anxiety, and depression. These results suggest that reducing body fat accumulation may contribute to improving mental health in individuals with SUD during recovery.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Review
Psychology, Biological
Elizabeth Agbor Epse Muluh, Jessica C. McCormack, Yunfan Mo, Michael Garratt, Mei Peng
Summary: This PROSPERO pre-registered systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the olfactory and gustatory changes in pregnant individuals. The meta-analysis revealed that pregnant individuals performed poorer in odour identification, rated olfactory stimuli to be more intense during the second and third trimester, and had increased pleasantness for sweet taste in the first trimester. No major difference was observed in terms of gustatory functions between pregnant and non-pregnant subjects.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Renee Spiteri Douglas, Mackenzie R. Hartley, J. Renee Yang, Tamara B. Franklin
Summary: The expression of Hdac2 in the hippocampus is associated with social status, while the expression of closely related genes Hdac1 and HDAC2 protein is not associated with social rank in the hippocampus.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2024)