242 results for “Sex”

Set a search alert

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleRisks and Realities: Rochester Area Lesbians' Perceived Risk of Acquiring Sexually Transmitted InfectionsDevika Singh, Nancy Chin, Theodore Brown, Sharon GlezenThere was limited information available in the clinical and public health communities about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among lesbians and bisexual women. This study intends to investigate perceived risks of acquiring STIs among lesbians in Rochester, New York. This research concludes that Rochester area lesbians do not perceive themselves at significant risk of acquiring STIs. A gap exists in the … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 2, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2006 · 7,839 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEffect of Temperature Change and Estradiol Levels on Cattle Oocytes Developmental Competency: Comparing X-Sexed and Non-Sexed Sperm Following in vitro FertilizationMaleke Dimpho Sebopela, Masindi Lottus Mphaphathi et al.The study aimed to investigate the effects of temperature change and estradiol (E2) hormone level on In Vitro Maturation (IVM) and fertilization of cattle oocytes using X-sexed and non-sexed sperm. In experiment 1: The oocytes were incubated at various temperatures of 35.5, 36.5, 37.5, 38.5, 39.5 and 40.5°C under similar conditions with 5% CO2, in humidified air for 22 h. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 4 · 16 Nov 2023 · 5,324 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleThe Influence of Garcinia kola Seed on Sexual Behavior and Testis Physiology in Wistar RatsJonah Sydney Aprioku, Victor Nwachukwu, Blessing Ukamaka Okeke et al.Garcina kola seed is believed by some to enhance male sexual performance but existing scientific data show divergent results. In this study, the sexual and reproductive influence of ethanol (70%) seed extract of G. kola was evaluated in Wistar rats. Adult male rats were gavaged with 0, 50, 100, 200 or 300 mg kg-1 day-1 of extract for 30 days … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 25 Apr 2018 · 13,815 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleAnalysis of the Differential Gene Expression, by the DD-RTPCR Technique, Of Workers Atta sexdens rubropilosa Mandibular Glands (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)Lorena Favaro Pavon, Maria Izabel Camargo Mathias, Flávio Meirelles, Maurício Bacci JúniorThe DD-RTPCR technique is becoming more efficient nowadays to isolate and characterize genes differentially expressed among cells, tissues or individuals, being used here, for the first time in the study of mandibular glands of minina and media workers and soldiers of the ant species Atta sexdens rubropilosa. The expression profile of bands (transcripts), obtained in the present study, permitted the … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 7,846 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleStudy of the Mandibular Glands of Ant Workers Atta sexdens rubropilosa (Forel, 1908) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Focusing the Ultrastructural CytochemistryLorena Favaro Pavon, Maria Izabel Camargo MathiasThe mandibular glands of hymenopterans in general are paired structures located on each side of the head. These glands possess an excretory duct located at the internal surface of the mandible articulation, through which these glands release the secretion they produce. The mandibular glands of the minima, media and soldier worker of the ant Atta sexdens rubropilosa were analyzed by … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2006 · 7,648 accessesView PDF Cite

Review ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsReview on Different Algorithms and Techniques Used in Classification of Gender in SilkwormJyoti Sharma, Pradeep ChoukseySilkworm seed is the key factor for the success of sericulture industry. Silk seed production process at grain ages centre mainly involve procuration of seed cocoon, cutting of seed cocoon for pupae, separation of male and female pupae, emergence of moth, coupling of silk moth and further egg laying by female moth. Separation of male and female is very much … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 21, Issue 6 · 17 Jun 2025 · 4,040 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsOn-Farm Phenotypic Characterization of Sheep Breeds in BotswanaKaelo Pelotshweu, Monosi Andries Bolowe, Nicodemus Pungi Mosweu et al.Phenotypic characterization data serve as a baseline for the evaluation of the effectiveness of selection programs and the development of conservation strategies. Therefore, this study aimed to phenotypically characterize Tswana, Dorper, Damara, Meat-master, and Karakul sheep breeds in Botswana under a ranch management system. Qualitative and quantitative data was collected from 595 adult sheep (one year and above). Data on … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 20, Issue 1 · 1 Mar 2025 · 7,317 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsHistomorphochemical Studies on Accessory Glands of Iraqi Blackbuck (Caprus Hircus)Waleed J. A. Al-Kelaby, Wafaa Hadi Mousa AL-Hashem, Zahraa S. M. Al Kaabi et al.Thevarious species' male accessory genital glands vary and are intimately relatedto the pelvic urethra. These glands secrete nutritional substances, buffers,and mucous to increase volume, serve as lubricants, reduce the minor acidity ofvaginal contents and make the environment more hospitable to motile sperm. Thisstudy aims to study the histological and histochemical structure of the maleaccessory sex glands in caprine Iraqi breeds. … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 17, Issue 4 · 25 Nov 2022 · 5,387 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEffect of Semen on the Embryo Productivity of Donor Cows and the Development of Transplant CalvesBolatbek Ateikhan, Toktar Karibaevich Bexeitov, Talgat Kozybakovich Seiteuov et al.In animal husbandry, more heifers are requiredfor the expanded reproduction of the herd or milk, and more bulls are needed toobtain meat. One of the effective ways to artificially regulate the secondary(at birth) sex ratio is the technology of sexed semen. In this connection, thepurpose of this study was to study the effect of sexed and native semen on theembryonic … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 3 · 6 Sep 2022 · 5,435 accessesView PDF Cite

Literature ReviewOpen accessIn the keywordsAdult Patients with Aphallia: Were they Fertile?Eni Maria Sisca et al.Adult male genotype and phenotype with aphallia are men born without a penis. The effectiveness of male sex assignment or female sex reassignment as a treatment for aphallia has been debated. The study's goal was to address the gonadal existence and supporting investigation related to the reproductive health care of reported cases of aphallia patients such as karyotyping, physical examination, … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 22, Issue 2 · 25 May 2022 · 6,310 accessesView PDF Cite